Is McArthur High School a good school?

McArthur High School ranks 549 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend McArthur High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,050 students attended McArthur High School.

What is the racial makeup of McArthur High School?

Students at McArthur High School are 51% Hispanic, 34% African American, 9% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into McArthur High School?

McArthur High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Boulevard Heights Elementary Elementary : Hollywood Park Elementary School Elementary : Pembroke Pines Elementary School Elementary : Sheridan Park Elementary School Elementary : West Hollywood Elementary School Middle : Apollo Middle School

McArthur High School

Summary:

McArthur High School is a public high school located in Hollywood, Florida, serving around 2,050 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McArthur High School has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (50.54%) and African American (34.34%) students compared to the state and district averages. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 91.7% to 97.6% over the past few years, which is above the state and district averages. However, McArthur High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17% in 2019-2020 to 50.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, indicating a need for academic improvement.

Despite the school's relatively high graduation rates, McArthur High School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 287th out of 693 Florida high schools in 2015-2016 to 549th out of 807 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Hallandale High School, Miramar High School, and Hollywood Hills High School, McArthur High School generally performs worse in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.17% in 2022-2023) suggests that McArthur High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces.

Detail:

Public 9-12

6501 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024

(754) 323-1200

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
549^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,982

Feeder schools for McArthur High School:

Elementary:	Boulevard Heights Elementary
	Hollywood Park Elementary School
	Pembroke Pines Elementary School
	Sheridan Park Elementary School
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	West Hollywood Elementary School
Middle:	Apollo Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

Number of students: 2,050

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.5%

African American:

34.3%

White:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McArthur High School ranks worse than 68% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 56 ranked high schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.42. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of McArthur High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.5%), African American (34.3%), White (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McArthur High School is 26.1. 41 high schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare McArthur High School employs 78.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McArthur High School is $8,982. 34 high schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McArthur High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McArthur High School 549^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See McArthur High School in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McArthur High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	42.99	303^rd	484	37.4%
2005	31.31	365^th	487	25.1%
2006	34.47	349^th	477	26.8%
2007	39.03	367^th	563	34.8%
2008	41.58	363^rd	577	37.1%
2009	51.40	313^th	587	46.7%
2010	45.83	381^st	620	38.5%
2011	47.61	357^th	622	42.6%
2012	39.06	333^rd	606	45.0%
2013	38.83	383^rd	648	40.9%
2014	48.74	334^th	687	51.4%
2016	48.60	287^th	693	58.6%
2017	37.37	403^rd	714	43.6%
2018	32.60	445^th	716	37.8%
2019	29.58	492^nd	734	33.0%
2021	23.02	531^st	746	28.8%
2022	27.78	523^rd	774	32.4%
2023	24.69	556^th	792	29.8%
2024	29.42	549^th	807	32.0%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

In a previous comment written by one of my fellow parents it was said that McActhur High School is an excellent school. I do concede now that she was overlooking the true facts. McArthur High School is not the best school to send your children to. If they do go there they will spend five hours of their lives doing nothing each day and coming home no smarter than the day before. Sanitation is dismal at this school and the pretty greenery is just a façade for the underlying school problems. This includes broken air conditioning, overcrowded classrooms, and unclean restrooms. As for the education that the children are suppose to be getting, there isn’t one for most teachers only go to work to pick up their paychecks and they do nothing else. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

McArthur High School is a place that makes all of its students feel welcome. The beautiful greenery attracts many and greatly depicts the hard work exhibited by the school's students. McArthur offers a wide range of classes that suits the students' diverse interests as well as classes that thoroughly prepare them for the future. Additionally, McArthur High houses some of the best teachers I have ever seen, especially in their Math, English, and Science departments. Personally, I feel that McArthur High School may be one of the best schools to send your child if you want to adequately prepare them for the future. Close Quote

Enrollment information for McArthur High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1213	212	23	186	1	n/a	n/a	0	1635
1989	1147	233	28	211	6	n/a	n/a	0	1625
1990	1077	220	36	233	2	n/a	n/a	0	1568
1991	1083	260	45	299	0	n/a	n/a	0	1687
1992	1059	266	50	369	2	n/a	n/a	0	1746
1993	1041	278	50	421	2	n/a	n/a	0	1792
1994	960	321	56	519	1	n/a	n/a	0	1857
1995	860	324	50	643	3	n/a	n/a	0	1880
1996	860	324	50	643	3	n/a	n/a	0	1880
1997	840	391	59	728	2	n/a	n/a	0	2020
1998	840	379	56	720	3	n/a	n/a	0	1998
1999	883	456	53	768	8	n/a	n/a	0	2168
2000	900	565	63	861	11	n/a	n/a	0	2400
2001	927	589	73	901	8	n/a	n/a	0	2498
2002	859	628	74	986	11	n/a	n/a	0	2558
2003	859	628	74	986	11	n/a	n/a	0	2558
2004	835	639	73	1037	7	n/a	n/a	0	2591
2005	736	631	73	1091	9	n/a	n/a	0	2540
2006	708	670	80	1128	5	n/a	n/a	0	2591
2007	656	645	85	1107	7	n/a	n/a	41	2541
2008	581	620	87	1067	5	n/a	n/a	54	2414
2009	542	583	87	990	3	n/a	n/a	51	2256
2010	496	581	92	1004	3	n/a	n/a	65	2241
2011	461	512	84	997	3	4	44	0	2105
2012	454	563	95	1015	5	2	36	0	2170
2013	420	623	95	1059	8	6	40	0	2251
2014	361	596	93	1106	8	8	38	0	2210
2015	347	622	80	1130	10	11	42	0	2242
2016	302	609	82	1156	8	12	53	0	2222
2017	270	646	84	1117	9	7	59	0	2192
2018	250	678	83	1135	10	6	66	0	2228
2019	227	689	84	996	5	3	65	0	2069
2020	228	698	91	965	5	2	47	0	2036
2021	210	701	84	1010	7	6	49	0	2067
2022	191	710	80	987	9	4	40	0	2021
2023	176	704	76	1036	9	8	41	0	2050

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McArthur High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1635	81.0	20.1	9.4
1989	1625	83.0	19.5	9.8
1990	1568	83.0	18.8	10.5
1991	1687	88.0	19.1	11
1992	1746	89.0	19.6	16.4
1993	1792	83.0	21.6	14.5
1994	1857	88.0	21.1	10.9
1995	1880	85.0	22.1	10.7
1996	1880	85.0	22.1	10.7
1997	2020	79.0	25.6	24.1
1998	1998	80.0	25.0	20.4
1999	2168	82.0	26.4	24.8
2000	2400	92.0	26.1	21.2
2001	2498	96.0	26.0	19.1
2002	2558	105.0	24.4	20.6
2003	2558	105.0	24.4	20.6
2004	2591	117.0	22.1	23.5
2005	2540	123.0	20.7	31.9
2006	2591	124.0	20.9	44.1
2007	2541	124.0	20.5	45.9
2008	2414	121.5	19.9	48.4
2009	2256	146.4	18.7	53.8
2010	2241	105.0	21.3	63.1
2011	2105	105.0	20.0	64.3
2012	2170	97.0	22.3	69.3
2013	2251	97.0	23.2	69.8
2014	2210	97.0	22.7	71
2015	2242	94.0	23.8	74.2
2016	2222	93.0	23.8	72
2017	2192	101.0	21.7	77.2
2018	2228	98.0	22.7	79.8
2019	2069	85.5	24.1	71.1
2020	2036	79.0	25.7	73.2
2021	2067	80.0	25.8	64.6
2022	2021	76.5	26.4	61.7
2023	2050	78.5	26.1	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McArthur High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1635	81.0	20.1	9.4
1989	1625	83.0	19.5	9.8
1990	1568	83.0	18.8	10.5
1991	1687	88.0	19.1	11
1992	1746	89.0	19.6	16.4
1993	1792	83.0	21.6	14.5
1994	1857	88.0	21.1	10.9
1995	1880	85.0	22.1	10.7
1996	1880	85.0	22.1	10.7
1997	2020	79.0	25.6	24.1
1998	1998	80.0	25.0	20.4
1999	2168	82.0	26.4	24.8
2000	2400	92.0	26.1	21.2
2001	2498	96.0	26.0	19.1
2002	2558	105.0	24.4	20.6
2003	2558	105.0	24.4	20.6
2004	2591	117.0	22.1	23.5
2005	2540	123.0	20.7	31.9
2006	2591	124.0	20.9	44.1
2007	2541	124.0	20.5	45.9
2008	2414	121.5	19.9	48.4
2009	2256	146.4	18.7	53.8
2010	2241	105.0	21.3	63.1
2011	2105	105.0	20.0	64.3
2012	2170	97.0	22.3	69.3
2013	2251	97.0	23.2	69.8
2014	2210	97.0	22.7	71
2015	2242	94.0	23.8	74.2
2016	2222	93.0	23.8	72
2017	2192	101.0	21.7	77.2
2018	2228	98.0	22.7	79.8
2019	2069	85.5	24.1	71.1
2020	2036	79.0	25.7	73.2
2021	2067	80.0	25.8	64.6
2022	2021	76.5	26.4	61.7
2023	2050	78.5	26.1	67.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McArthur High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$350 (4.9%)	$6,790 (95.1%)	$7,140
2019	$487 (6.5%)	$7,004 (93.5%)	$7,491
2020	$284 (3.8%)	$7,185 (96.2%)	$7,468
2021	$654 (8.4%)	$7,120 (91.6%)	$7,773
2022	$1,441 (16.8%)	$7,125 (83.2%)	$8,567
2023	$1,302 (14.5%)	$7,680 (85.5%)	$8,982

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McArthur High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 492^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 556^th of 792 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (McArthur High School)	39	39
9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	57	53	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (McArthur High School)	40	35	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (McArthur High School)	57	38	19%
End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)	68	63	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (McArthur High School)	65	54	11%
End of Course US History (Broward)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (McArthur High School)	22	18	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)	62	50	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (McArthur High School)	36	27	9%
End of Course Geometry (Broward)	56	45	11%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2069	2050	0.9%
African American	689	704	2.2%
American Indian	5	9	80%
Asian	84	76	9.5%
Hispanic	996	1036	4%
Pacific Islander	3	8	166.7%
White	227	176	22.5%
Two or More Races	65	41	36.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.1%	67.2%	3.9%

Schools Near McArthur High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McArthur High School	Public	9-12	6501 Hollywood Blvd	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(754) 323-1200	2,050	79	26.1	67.2%	176 (8.6%)	704 (34.3%)	1,036 (50.5%)	76 (3.7%)	9 (0.4%)	8 (0.4%)	41 (2.0%)	29.4	549^th of 807 public high schools	32.0%		24.7	556^th of 792 public high schools	29.8%	7				41.0	40.0					25.0	26.0	46.0	64.0		$8,982	$1,302	$7,680
Sheridan Technical College	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Sheridan St	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 321-5400	529	47	11.2	62.8%	89 (16.8%)	165 (31.2%)	240 (45.4%)	21 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.5%)	88.7	30^th of 807 public high schools	96.3%		84.4	50^th of 792 public high schools	93.7%	20				91.0	83.0					82.0	64.0	100.0	94.0		$11,889	$1,594	$10,295
International School Of Broward	Public, Charter	6-12	3100 N 75th Ave	Hollywood	33024	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 987-2026	87	8	10.8	17.2%	10 (11.5%)	39 (44.8%)	36 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	46.5	342^nd of 807 public high schools	57.6%		34.5	450^th of 792 public high schools	43.2%	108				30.0	75.0					40.0	55.0	50.0	75.0		$8,505	$602	$7,903
Broward Youth Treatment Center	Public	6-12	8301 S Palm Dr	Pembroke Pines	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	No	(954) 962-1088	40	0		62.5%	18 (45.0%)	21 (52.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hollywood Hills High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5400 Stirling Rd	Hollywood	33021	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1050	1,718	76	22.6	67.6%	271 (15.8%)	395 (23.0%)	941 (54.8%)	48 (2.8%)	13 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	46 (2.7%)	28.5	558^th of 807 public high schools	30.9%		20.6	596^th of 792 public high schools	24.7%	38				36.0	40.0					26.0	29.0	56.0	61.0		$9,557	$1,072	$8,485
Paragon Academy Of Technology	Public, Charter	6-12	502 N 28th Ave	Hollywood	33020	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 925-0155	135	6	22.5	49.6%	11 (8.1%)	51 (37.8%)	72 (53.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	40.0	26.0	56.0			27.0	28.0	50.0	49.0					52.0	$9,479	$1,200	$8,278
Somerset Academy Charter High School Miramar Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	9300 Pembroke Rd	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 435-1570	304	0	23.0	52.3%	11 (3.6%)	223 (73.4%)	63 (20.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	49.8	303^rd of 807 public high schools	62.5%		67.3	152^nd of 792 public high schools	80.8%	151				70.0	76.0					39.0	45.0	56.0	61.0		$9,213	$287	$8,926
International Studies Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6340 Sunset Drive	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 321-0000	205	8	25.6	56.1%	65 (31.7%)	22 (10.7%)	114 (55.6%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	44.8	367^th of 807 public high schools	54.5%		40.5	382^nd of 792 public high schools	51.8%	15				57.0	53.0					45.0	27.0	71.0	59.0		$10,607	$45	$10,562
Hallandale High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	720 NW 9th Ave	Hallandale Beach	33009	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-0900	1,104	55	20.0	69.6%	63 (5.7%)	641 (58.1%)	371 (33.6%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	17 (1.5%)	17.3	647^th of 807 public high schools	19.8%		19.5	610^th of 792 public high schools	23.0%	37				28.0	33.0					26.0	27.0	49.0	37.0		$11,391	$1,322	$10,067
Miramar High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3601 SW 89th Ave	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1350	1,931	82	23.5	70.9%	86 (4.5%)	1,508 (78.1%)	274 (14.2%)	28 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	28 (1.5%)	40.9	411^th of 807 public high schools	49.1%		28.6	517^th of 792 public high schools	34.7%	106				45.0	47.0					35.0	33.0	58.0	75.0		$9,527	$967	$8,561

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