Education

Martin County is home to one of the highest performing school districts in Florida.

The Martin County School District, the county's second-largest employer with approximately 2,800 personnel, is consistently a high performer among the state's school districts. Teachers, administrators and staff members are committed to the District's mission of educating all students for success in a safe and supportive environment.

The District serves approximately 19,000 students in 12 elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, and two special centers. A variety of early childhood education programs and options for adult learners are also available at locations throughout the county.

Among the recognitions earned by the Martin County School District:

• The District has been designated an A-rated school district by the Florida Department of Education.
  
  
• The District was recently named one of nine Academically High-Performing School Districts by the Florida Department of Education. This designation is based on school/ district grades, financial audit reviews and compliance with class size regulations.
  
  
• More than 85% of Martin County teachers have been ranked Highly Effective or Effective in the state evaluation system. Teachers average just under 11 years of total instructional experience and approximately 30% hold advanced degrees.
  
  

• The District's 2021 graduation rate was its highest ever, according to data released on January 4, 2022, by the Florida Department of Education. MCSD earned a graduation rate of 94.1%, a 3.9 percentage point increase over its graduation rate of 90.2% in 2020. The graduation rate for the three traditional, District-operated high schools increased to 97.1% in 2021, an increase of 1.8 percentage points over last year's rate and 7 percentage points above the state's overall graduation rate of 90.1%. 

  Moreover, the graduation rate for all demographic groups of students increased significantly in 2021. The graduation rate for students who qualify for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) services increased from 78.5% to 86.3%; English Language Learners (ELLs) improved from 76.7% to 86.5%; Black students improved from 75% to 86.5%; Hispanic students improved from 84% to 90.6%; White students improved from 94.2% to 96.5%, and the rate for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals increased from 84.7% to 90.4%. 

  Graduation rates are based on students who finish high school "on time," within four years of entering ninth grade. In order to count as graduates, students must obtain a standard high school diploma (18 or 24 credits) or be enrolled in an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program and eligible for graduation but electing to defer receipt of their diploma to return and attend school under FAPE (Free and Appropriate Public Education).

   “We remain committed to providing each of our students with the effective instruction and learning opportunities they need to achieve the goal of high school graduation," said Superintendent John D. Millay. "While we still have work to do to ensure all of our students become graduates, these remarkable results reinforce my confidence that we are headed in the right direction. I am extremely proud of our students, faculty, staff and families for their hard work and commitment to achieving success.” 

  2021 graduation rates for Martin County schools are as follows:

  • Clark Advanced Learning Center- 98.9%

   

  • Jensen Beach High School- 98%

   

  • Martin County High School- 97.2%

   

  • South Fork High School- 96.2%
  
  
  

Adult & Community Education

The Community Foundation Martin-St. Lucie is pleased to announce the Joseph A. Catrambone Scholarship Fund, which will provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Martin County for continuing education in the vocational trades.

Administered in partnership with the Community Foundation the fund addresses the growing needs or a skilled workforce. It is primarily and proudly supported by county residents and members of the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce, through tax deductible contributions. For more information visit:

Indian River State College
Main Campus
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce 34981
772-462-4772 • 866-792-4772
Chastain Campus
2400 S.E. Salerno Road
Stuart 34997
772-419-5600
www.irsc.edu 
(IRSC) is a public, comprehensive college with a statewide and national reputation for excellence. In 2019, IRSC was awarded the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence—the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges—and with it the designation “Top College in the Nation.”

 IRSC serves nearly 30,000 students annually and offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor’s degrees, Associate degrees, technical certificates and applied technology diplomas. A premier institution for higher education and a national model for innovative use of technology in education, IRSC emphasizes quality of instruction, affordability and convenience. It is the most affordable college in Florida and the third-most affordable college in the country. Facilities in Martin County include the full-service Chastain Campus, Business and Technology Incubator, Indiantown Education Center and Clark Advanced Learning Center charter high school.

Continuing a 59-year tradition of responsiveness to community needs, IRSC is committed to advancing the educational, cultural, career training, workforce and economic development of its surrounding area. World-class facilities and myriad partnerships underscore its commitment to help close the talent gap by arming students with knowledge, skills and real-world experiences needed for 21st-century careers.

Clark Advanced Learning Center
2400 S.E. Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
772-419-5750
www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org
Clark Advanced Learning Center is a public charter high school on the Indian River State College Chastain Campus. In partnership with Martin County Schools, Clark helps students prepare for the challenges of the future in a small-school environment with access to all of the advantages and resources of a college campus. An A-rated, High-Performing Charter School, Clark ranks as a top 20 high school in the state with a School of Excellence designation from the Florida Department of Education.

Clark maximizes dual enrollment opportunities, enabling students to earn college credits, at no charge, with the possibility of earning a full Associate Degree while still in high school. Clark seniors engage in internships related to their career interests networking with business partners from throughout the community. Clark engages high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors in highly personalized activities using cutting-edge technology to gain important skills for their futures.