MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the BROWARD school district, located in PARKLAND, FL with about 3,330 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 142 teachers, MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL (MSD), located in Parkland, Florida, is a comprehensive public high school serving the Broward County School District. As a prominent educational institution in South Florida, it offers a diverse academic curriculum, including advanced placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and extensive extracurricular opportunities ranging from athletics to award-winning performing arts programs. The school is named in honor of the renowned journalist and environmental activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas, who is best known for her work in defending the Florida Everglades.

In recent years, the school has become internationally recognized not only for its academic and extracurricular achievements but also for its profound role in the global conversation regarding school safety and gun control. Following the tragedy that occurred on its campus on February 14, 2018, the MSD community became the epicenter of a massive student-led advocacy movement, notably spearheaded by groups such as March for Our Lives. Today, the school remains a focal point for institutional resilience, heavily invested in student-led activism, campus security advancements, and the ongoing support of its student body and local Parkland community.

For more information, contact MARJORY STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL at (754) 322-2150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.