MCARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL

1,866 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

McArthur High School is a public secondary school located in Hollywood, Florida, and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its diverse student body and a long-standing commitment to both academic development and extracurricular engagement. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding Hollywood community, offering a variety of traditional educational programs, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and career-technical training designed to prepare students for college and the workforce.

In addition to its academic offerings, McArthur High School boasts a vibrant school culture characterized by a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement and leadership. By integrating academic rigor with these extracurricular opportunities, McArthur aims to provide a well-rounded high school experience that emphasizes personal growth, community responsibility, and post-graduation readiness.

1,866

Total Students

70.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MCARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	971
Black	640
Asian	56
Two or More	46
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
971 (52.0%)
Black
640 (34.3%)
White
139 (7.4%)
Asian
56 (3.0%)
Two or More
46 (2.5%)
American Indian
8 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)323-1200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	824
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 481

Grade 10 460

Grade 11 463

Grade 12 462