- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stuart, FL
Martin County High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120129001282
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin County High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-151 students YoY
Martin County High School shrank from 2,273 students in 2022-23 to 2,122 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.5 → 96.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-151 students YoY 120129001282 · Stuart, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,055 enr · 20.1:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: South Fork High School (1,775 students)
Martin County High School shrank from 2,273 students in 2022-23 to 2,122 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 102.5 → 96.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Martin County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- Dr. David L. A
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
911 students
What this shows Martin County High School reports 2,055 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin County High School compares
Martin County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,055 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,055
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Martin County High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,055 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin County High School
How many students attend Martin County High School?
Martin County High School has 2,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,273 (2022-23) → 2,122 (2023-24), down 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin County High School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin County High School?
37.2% of students at Martin County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin County High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin County High School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin County High School?
Martin County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin County High School rank among high schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin County High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Stuart, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Stuart on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides Martin County High School, Martin also operates South Fork High School (1,775 students), Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students), and Treasure Coast Classical Academy (1,082 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.