Enrollment
1,866
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hollywood, FL
Mcarthur High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcarthur High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018000160
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcarthur High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Hollywood · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcarthur High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcarthur High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Hollywood, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcarthur High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcarthur High School
Mcarthur High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hollywood, Florida, enrolling 1,866 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 34% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,866 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Mcarthur 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 Mcarthur High School compares
Mcarthur 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,866 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,866
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.2%
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
$11,419
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 34.3%
White 7.4%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Mcarthur High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Mcarthur 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 Mcarthur High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcarthur 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
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,866 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcarthur High School
How many students attend Mcarthur High School?
Mcarthur High School has 1,866 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hollywood, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcarthur High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcarthur High School is 23.9:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcarthur High School?
64.0% of students at Mcarthur High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcarthur High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcarthur High School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Hollywood, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcarthur High School?
Mcarthur High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mcarthur High School rank among high schools in Hollywood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcarthur High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Hollywood, 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 Hollywood on the city page.
Is Mcarthur High School a good school?
Mcarthur High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Mcarthur High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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