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:
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:
CTE course options include Health Science, Marketing, Culinary Arts, Automotive Service Repair/ Refinishing, Engineering, Television Production, Finance and accounting, Digital Design, and Landscape Operations.
Additional course offerings include the International Baccalaureate, Cambridge AICE and Advanced Placement programs, as well as Dual Enrollment courses, which allow students to earn college credits while still in high school.
To learn more about the District’s programs of study or extracurricular opportunities for students, please visit martinschools.org or call (772) 219-1200.
Adult & Community Education
School Board of Martin County
1050 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart 34994
(772) 223-3105
Community education classes offer community members of all ages the opportunity to expand their interests in art, fitness, motorcycle safety training, technology, foreign language, dance, special interest and more. Choose from many exciting classes, all at a nominal fee.
Joseph A. Catrambone Scholarship Fund
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:
https://www.thecommunityfoundationmartinstlucie.org/joseph-a-catrambone-scholarship-fund/
For information on After School Programs visit:
https://www.childrensmuseumtc.org/camp
https://ymcatreasurecoast.org/after-school/
https://www.martin.fl.us/after-school-programs
For Summer Camp information visit:
https://www.martin.fl.us/SummerCamp
https://ymcatreasurecoast.org/summercamp/
Hobe Sound Early Learning Center
11580 S.E. Gomez Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 546-5462
Salerno Schoolhouse
3490 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893
Salerno Learning Center
3400 SE Lionel Terrace
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1620
Perkins Center
16868 SW Palm Beach Street
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2685
Bessey Creek Elementary
2201 SW Matheson Avenue
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1500
bce.martinschools.org
Citrus Grove Elementary
2527 SW Citrus Blvd.
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 223-2513
cge.martinschools.org
Crystal Lake Elementary
2095 SW 96th Street
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1525
cle.martinschools.org
Felix A. Williams Elementary
401 NE Baker Road
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1640
fawe.martinschools.org
Hobe Sound Elementary
11550 SE Gomez Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 34956
(772) 219-1540
hse.martinschools.org
Jensen Beach Elementary
2525 NE Savannah Road
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1555
jbe.martinschools.org
J.D. Parker School of
Science, Math & Technology
1050 SE 10th Street
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 219-1580
jdp.martinschools.org
Palm City Elementary
1951 SW 34th Street
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1565
pce.martinschools.org
Pinewood Elementary
5200 SE Willoughby Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1595
pwe.martinschools.org
Port Salerno Elementary
4890 SE Jack Ave.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610
pse.martinschools.org
SeaWind Elementary
3700 SE Seabranch Blvd.
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 219-1625
swe.martinschools.org
The Hope Center For Autism
1695 S.E. Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Warfield Elementary
15261 S. W. 150th Street
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2551
wes.martinschools.org
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
7000 SE Atlantic Ridge Drive
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 221-7100
dlams.martinschools.org
Hidden Oaks Middle School
2801 SW Martin Highway
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 219-1655
homs.martinschools.org
Indiantown Middle School
16303 SW Farm Road
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-2146
ims.martinschools.org
Murray Middle School
4400 SE Murray Street
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1670
mms.martinschools.org
Stuart Middle School
575 SE Georgia Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1685
sms.martinschools.org
Clark Advanced Learning Center
2400 S.E. Salerno Road
Stuart FL 34997
(772) 419-5750
clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org
Jensen Beach High School
2875 NW Goldenrod Road
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 232-3500
jbhs.martinschools.org
Martin County High School
2801 S Kanner Hwy.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1800
mchs.martinschools.org
South Fork High School
10205 Pratt Whitney Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1840
sfhs.martinschools.org
Martin County School District
Superintendent of Schools
Laurie Gaylord
500 SE Ocean Boulevard
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200 ext. 30222
www.martinschools.org
Advanced Academy of Cosmetology & Barbering
3233 N.W. Federal Highway
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 444-3582
www.learnhairtoday.com
Career & Technical Education
Elia R. Vidaillet – District Specialist
500 SE Ocean Boulevard
Building 30, Room 27
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1200 Ext. 30259
Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
(772) 219-1887
esc.martinschools.org
Indiantown Education Center
156555 SW Osceola Street
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-5130
Medvance Institute
851 S.E. Johnson Ave.
Stuart, FL 4994
Spectrum Jr./Sr. High School
800 SE Bahama Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 219-1870
spectrum.martinschools.org
Stuart Adult Community High School
1150 S.E. Saint Joseph’s Avenue
Stuart 34996
(772) 219-1296
www.martinschools.org
Teenage Parent Center
Florida First Start Resource Center
15255 SW Jackson Avenue
Indiantown, FL 34956
(772) 597-5054
The Hope Center For Autism
1695 S.E. Indian Street
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 334-3288
Willoughby Learning Center
Exceptional Student Education
5150 SE Willoughby Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1515
willoughby.martinschools.org
Bridges Montessori
51 SE Central Parkway
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 221-2117
Community Christian Academy
777 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 288-7227
Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple Beit Hayam
951 SE Monterey Commons Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 286-4374
First Baptist Christian School
201 W. Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 288-7227
Hobe Sound Christian Academy
11305 SE Gomez Avenue
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 545-1455
Martin Downs Montessori School
3001 SW Millcreek Way
Palm City, FL 34990
(772) 220-3235
Redeemer Lutheran School
2450 SE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 286-0932
Samaritan House for Boys
1490 SE Cove Road
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 287-4123
St. Joseph Catholic School
1200 SE 10th Street
Stuart, FL 34996
(772) 287-6975
The Pine School
12350 SE Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, FL 33455
(772) 675-7005
Barry University
337 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL
800-698-6294/871-8000
Chapman School of Seamanship
4343 SE St. Lucie Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34997
283-8130
Florida Atlantic University
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
462-4718
Florida State University College of Medicine Fort Pierce Regional Campus
2498 S. 35th St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
464-0034
Hobe Sound Bible College
11305 SE Gomez Avenue
Hobe sound, FL 33455
283-7117
Indian River State College
Chastain Campus
2400 SE Salerno Road
Stuart, FL 34997
283-6550
Indian River State College
Main Campus
3209 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
866-792-4772
Keiser University
10030 SE Federal Highway
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
398-9990
New Horizons School of Travel
6019 SE Federal Hwy.
Stuart, FL 34997
283-7117
Nova Southeastern University
11501 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-805-2100
Stuart School of Business & Academics
2300 SE Ocean Blvd.
Stuart, FL 34996
288-2760
For a complete listing of the Career and Technical Education Programs at each high school, or for more information on the Martin County School District,
please call (772) 219-1200.
Florida Atlantic University
John D. MacCarthur Campus
Abacoa, Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 297-3000
www.fau.edu
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
5600 U.S. 1 North
Ft. Pierce, FL 34946
(772) 242-2400
www.fau.edu/hboi
Based in Boca Raton, FAU offers 170 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs and enrolls 30,000 students. Florida Atlantic University covers a 6-county region and is strongly committed to continuing its longtime relationship with communities on the Treasure Coast as a partner in higher education and research innovation. Treasure Coast students are now being served at FAU’s Jupiter and Boca Raton campuses and at the FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.
Located in Ft. Pierce, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is one of the nation’s premier oceanographic centers. Harbor Branch’s research community of approximately 200 ocean scientists, staff and students drives innovation in: marine science and engineering; conservation of coral reefs, studies of marine mammals and fisheries; marine drug discovery; estuarine and coastal ecology and observation; ocean dynamics and modeling; aquaculture and marine science education. Harbor Branch engages with the community through the Ocean Discovery Visitor’s Center and the Ocean Science Lecture Series. Harbor Branch’s research and outreach programs translate marine science in order to provide solutions that improve economies and quality of life for coastal communities.
Located in the Abacoa Community just south of Martin County, the John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter is one of FAU’s fastest growing, with business, education and arts & humanities as its largest areas of study. Additionally, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, FAU’s all-honors liberal arts college, is located here. What’s more, this campus hosts scientists from the Scripps Research Institute.
Florida State University College of Medicine
Fort Pierce Regional Campus
2498 S. 35th St.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 464-0034
www.med.fsu.edu/ftpierce
Created in 2000 to produce “compassionate physicians for the 21st century,” the Florida State University College of Medicine offers the M.D. degree; the P.A. degree; the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences; and the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, Bridge to Clinical Medicine Major. The College of Medicine’s mission emphasizes patient-centered health care and service to elder, rural, minority and underserved populations.
FSU medical students spend their first two years at the main campus in Tallahassee. Fort Pierce is one of six Florida cities that host a regional campus, where students spend Years 3 and 4 for clinical training. (The other regional campuses are in Daytona Beach, Orlando, Pensacola and Sarasota as well as Tallahassee.) There also are rural training sites in Marianna and Immokalee, in addition to Thomasville, Ga. The FSU physician assistant students spend 17 months in Tallahassee, then one year at a regional campus for their clinical training.
Rather than learning in an academic medical center, students learn one-on-one from community physicians in their offices, clinics and other outpatient settings as well as in hospitals. The Fort Pierce Regional Campus partners with several Treasure Coast healthcare institutions and over 300 local physicians to provide clinical training to students.
Hobe Sound Bible College
11298 S.E. Gomez Avenue
Hobe Sound 33455
(772) 546-5534
www.hsbc.edu
Hobe Sound Bible College is one of numerous North American institutions of learning designated as Bible Colleges. This title signifies a dedication to a unique philosophy of education. Offering four-year baccalaureate programs and two-year associate degree programs, the 80-acre campus is in Hobe Sound. The campus is secure and safe, yet close to essential commercial services — only 25 miles north of West Palm Beach and 12 miles south of Stuart. The campus is along the west bank of the Indian River, approximately one mile from the Atlantic Ocean. The mission of Hobe Sound Bible College is to provide a Christ-centered, Bible-based education in the Wesleyan tradition. Committed to preparing servant-leaders who think Biblically, live Spirit-filled lives, fulfill the great commission and glorify God in all they do.
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.
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