7161 Taft St
Hollywood, FL 33024

McArthur is such a nice school, nice environment and good teachers, but they have to work on the administration department, there's always a mess... Counselors are never available, most of the students have issues with their credits because the administration always make a mistake and some of the workers at the administration department are mean and depressing.

One of the most frequent complaints involves student safety and the prevalence of physical altercations. Recent reviews from students and parents mention instances where multiple fights occurred in a single day, sometimes over trivial matters like school lunch items. Parents have expressed frustration that the school's response to these incidents can feel inadequate, with some reporting that students who defend themselves against bullies end up facing long-term suspensions while the initial aggressors appear to face fewer consequences. The administration has faced significant criticism regarding communication and professionalism. Parents and students have described some administrators and guidance counselors as "moody" or "rude," noting a lack of responsiveness to voicemails and emails. There are also reports of a disconnect between the staff and parents; one parent noted that when raising a complaint, the school attempted to shift blame onto the family rather than addressing the core issue. Furthermore, there have been claims of "incompetence" regarding the handling of student records and behavioral referrals. Several specific school rules have drawn the ire of the student body. A particularly unpopular policy involves "bathroom escorts," where security personnel are required to walk students to the restroom, leading to long wait times and frustration. Additionally, the school maintains a strict no-electronics policy, which led to a highly publicized instance of a student being suspended for being on their phone to communicate with family during a personal tragedy. Other strict measures, such as giving detention for accidentally losing a school badge, have been described by some as "cruel" and lacking mercy. Beyond behavioral issues, the physical environment and basic services at the school are frequently cited as "bad." Reviews often mention that the bathrooms are consistently dirty and emit unpleasant odors. The quality of the school lunch is a common point of contention, with students describing the food as "disgusting" or "sucking." Additionally, despite its status as a magnet school, some alumni have noted that certain programs, like middle school sports, have historically suffered from a lack of funding, resulting in the use of aging equipment and jerseys.

Some of the employees are ruled and disrespectful you guys have to do better learning how to talk to the parents in a respectful manner….marking kids absent or tardy when they are in school on time Broward county have to do better with communication with these parents… I really don’t like the school and hope they can do better…. I’ll be reaching out to the school board