Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is a public high school in Parkland, Florida, United States. Established in 1990 as part of the Broward County Public Schools district and named after the writer ...
Serving 3,280 students in grades 9-12, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's student population of 3,280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,280 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1990
Colors
Burgundy, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#684 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School's ranking?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is ranked #684 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
The graduation rate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
3,280 students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School offer ?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School part of?
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
2 1/29/2015
I'm a Sophomore graduating 2017 in stoneman douglas, let me tell you how this school isn't what it is put up to be. It is classified to be an A school, but has B- teachers. There are few good ones, no doubt, but the number is too few. For four consecutive periods I have teachers that do not care about students, or have a false back ground that gave them the job. The school boasts its deca program, which i must admit is better than most in broward county, but even still, there are a total of 3 teachers in it, 2 out of the three are unqualified for their jobs and recognition. They talk about their social life daily, give detentions like they're candy, and have no real understanding other than assigning homework doesn't help kids learn, when they are even learning anything in that class, which just doesn't happen as much after the first semester. Counseling is a joke. You are called into it once a year, and they don't bother to learn any students name, which is manageable. If you need help, don't expect to turn to a counselor, because they wont do their job, but at-least they don't do it with a smile on their face. Fights happen daily, and so do drugs. Terrible environment.
2 3/15/2010
Staff (with a few, maybe two exceptions) could care less about your child. Issue's are never resolved and the pricipal pushes off your requests for a conference. In addition, this web site will only post "positive" reviews" and refused to post my previous entries. This is my third try as other parents have to know. Dont send your child to Douglas if they cannot self teach or get straight "A's"
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