Martin County High School Explained

Martin County High School
Motto:Every student will graduate college and career capable.
Established:1964
Locale:Suburban
District:Martin County School District
Head Name:Principal
Head:Cristina Selvidge
Streetaddress:2801 South Kanner Highway
Zipcode:34994
Country:USA
Enrollment:2,122 [1]
Enrollment As Of:2019–20
Colors:Blue and gold
Mascot:Tiger
Newspaper:Tiger Pause
Teaching Staff:107.25 (FTE)
Ratio:20.26
Yearbook:MACOSH
Website:Official website

Martin County High School is a public high school in Stuart, Florida, USA, in the Martin County School District.https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/florida/districts/martin-school-district/martin-county-high-school-5256 The school enrolled 2,122 students in a 2024 census.[2] In 2022, it was a "B" rated school through the Florida Department of Education.

The school is home to two signature programs: Cambridge International Advanced Program[3] and the Career & Technical Programs[4] Students are eligible to participate in the Indian River State College Dual Enrollment program to simultaneously earn high school credits and college credits.[5]

Its mascot is the tiger and its colors are blue and gold. The principal is Cristina Selvidge.

Student enrollment and demographics

In 2023, enrollment was 2,122 students in grades 9 through 12. The student body is 57% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian American, and 3% Other. 41.89% of students are receiving meals at Free or Reduced Status. There are 106 teachers with a student ratio of 1:20.

AP, Cambridge, and CTE

In 2022, 52% of students took at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam. 25% passed at least one AP exam.

Martin County was named Small District of the Year by Cambridge International Education. The school has an 80% pass rate for the Cambridge program. [6]

The school currently has 12 signature CTE programs, such as culinary, computer science, and photography. [7]

Sports and clubs

Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, offers a range of sports and clubs. The sports teams include football, bowling, swimming and diving, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, track and field, and wrestling. The school also features an award-winning AFJROTC program with activities such as Aviation Club, Color Guard, Drill Team, and Kitty Hawk Air Society. Students can participate in various art competitions, including the Marvin S. Cone Juried Art Show, and join academic and leadership clubs like the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Student Government Association.[8] [9]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. Florida Department of Education. July 16, 2024.
  2. Web site: Cristy Selvidge Named New Principal of Martin County High School . 2024-07-17 . www.martinschools.org . en.
  3. Web site: Florida Report Cards . 2024-07-17 . edudata.fldoe.org.
  4. Web site: MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT . 2023-01-26 . www.martinschools.org . en.
  5. Web site: Indian River State College . 2023-01-26 . Indian River State College . en.
  6. Web site: MCSD Named Small District of the Year by Cambridge International Education . 2024-07-17 . www.martinschools.org . en.
  7. Web site: Martin County CTE Guidebook .
  8. Web site: Martin County High School . 2024-07-17 . www.martinschools.org . en.
  9. Web site: Martin County High School (Stuart, FL) Varsity Football . 2024-07-17 . www.maxpreps.com.
  10. Web site: Amanda Cerny ~ Playmate ~ Pics & Videos . Playboy . 2016-10-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140702210228/http://www.playboy.com/girls/view/amanda-cerny . 2014-07-02 . dead .
  11. News: Fagenson . Zachary . Gunman in U.S. massacre described as 'quiet' but grew hateful . October 15, 2020 . Reuters . June 14, 2016 .
  12. Web site: Skimming the waves . The Stuart News. C4. Ed. Kilier. Newspapers.com . December 1, 2005 . July 6, 2022.
  13. Web site: Santucci . Jon . NFL Draft: Denver Broncos pick Martin County High School grad Justin Simmons in third round . TCPalm . 2016-04-30 . 2016-10-22.