Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida on DonorsChoose

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Martin County High School is a suburban public school in Stuart, Florida that is part of Martin County School District. It serves 2,059 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.7:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,059 Students

110 Teachers

2801 S Kanner Hwy

Stuart, FL 34994 View local requests

http://mchs.sbmc.org

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Martin County High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Martin County High School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Martin County High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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