Enrollment
3,089
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Parkland, FL
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018002721
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Parkland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parkland, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is a large high school in Parkland, Florida, enrolling 3,089 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 26% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,089 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School compares
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 60% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,089 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,089
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
African American 10.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. P. Taravella High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,089 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
How many students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has 3,089 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parkland, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
20.6% of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Parkland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School rank among public schools in Parkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parkland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parkland on the city page.
Is Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a good school?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Coral Glades High School (2,843 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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