Enrollment
2,055
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120129001282
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin County High School
Martin County High School is a large high school in Stuart, Florida, enrolling 2,055 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,055 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Martin also operates South Fork High School (1,775 students) and Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students) alongside Martin County 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 Martin County High School compares
Martin County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,820
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Martin County High School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~2,055 students)
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martin County High School a good school?
Martin County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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