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US News & World Reports list of America's Top High Schools 2023 – 2024 congratulations to Clark Advanced Learning Center for being among the top 500 charter schools in the nation!

CLARK ADVANCED LEARNING CENTER RANKED TOP HIGH SCHOOL ON TREASURE COAST

Clark Advanced Learning Center, a public charter high school on the Chastain Campus of Indian River State College partnered with the Martin County School District, earned the highest School Grade for high schools on the Treasure Coast in Florida’s Accountability Reporting System. Earning an “A” rating for the 15th year in a row, Clark earned 90% of available points, placing Clark in the top out of over 500 high schools throughout the state. Points are earned for student achievement on the Florida Standards Assessment Tests, Learning Gains in reading and mathematics, student graduation rate, and for participation and performance in accelerated courses.

 
Celebrating Outstanding Accomplishments of Clark Class of 2024
 
 
Clark has earned continuing accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), an accreditation division of Cognia.
 
SACS CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance.  To earn accreditation, schools must meet SACS CASI’s high standards, be evaluated by a team of professionals from outside the school and implement a continuous process of school improvement.  Accreditation is granted on a five-year term.
 
Accreditation demonstrates to our students, parents and community that we are focused on raising student achievement, providing a safe and enriching learning environment, and maintaining an efficient and effective operation staffed by highly qualified educators.
 
Parents and interested community members can learn more about accreditation at https://www.cognia.org/
 

 

 

 

                

• Clark has been designated a Grade “A” school by the State of Florida for fifteen consecutive years.

• Clark is recognized as a High-Performing Charter School and designated as a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education.

• Associate degrees have been earned by more than 60% of the Class of 2024.

• Clark seniors collectively complete more than 4,000 hours in the local community through Internships each year in cooperation with over 100 community business partners.

• College readiness rates for the class of 2024 demonstrated 97% college readiness in English, 98% college readiness in reading, and 97% college readiness in math.

• Clark seniors engage in diverse service learning and community projects and accumulated more than 6,500 service hours during high school.

• Clark seniors earned more than $229,500 in local scholarships and more than $400,000 in Bright Futures Scholarships.

• Clark seniors have been accepted to more than 58 colleges and universities.

• Clark seniors received local, state, and national honors and recognition:

• Congressional Art Award recognition;

• National Merit Finalist status;

• “Joe Kordick Youth Character Award” selection by Boys and Girls Club of MartinCounty/Character Counts of Martin County;

• “Rising Star” selection by Soroptimist International of Martin County;

• “Pathfinder” selections by The Palm Beach Post;

• The digital media designs and traditional artwork of Clark students earn top honors in annual competitions, including the Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show, MartinArts Awards, and the Congressional High School Art Competition.

• Clark students are recognized for academic achievement with induction into the college-level Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, as well as Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society for high school academics.

• Clark parents and community members contributed over 7,000 hours of volunteer service to the school in the 23-24 school year.

 

 

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Indian River State College Charter Schools Achieve Outstanding "A" Ratings from Florida Department of Education 

Clark Advanced Learning Center Maintains Historic Excellence While Indiantown High School Demonstrates Remarkable Academic Progress 

 

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (July 7, 2025) – Indian River State College announces that both of its charter schools, Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart and Indiantown High School in Indiantown, have earned prestigious "A" ratings from the Florida Department of Education for the 2024-25 school year, demonstrating exceptional academic achievement and student success. 

 

Clark Advanced Learning Center: A Legacy of Excellence 

Clark Advanced Learning Center has once again demonstrated its commitment to academic excellence, earning an "A" rating for the 16th year in a row and achieving 88% of the total possible points. The school's outstanding performance places it among the top high schools in Florida, with exceptional scores across multiple categories: 

  • English Language Arts Achievement: 89% 
  • Mathematics Achievement: 90% 
  • Science Achievement: 93% 
  • Graduation Rate: 100% 

Operated by Indian River State College, Clark Advanced Learning Center is a public charter high school in the Martin County School District and serves approximately 275 students in grades 9-12. The school has built a reputation for rigorous academics and has been recognized as a High-Performing Charter School and a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education. Clark Advanced Learning Center was named in the U.S. News rankings for its outstanding performance. 

 

"We are thrilled to have earned an A designation again and know this consistent level of academic achievement and growth is a result of the effort and dedication of our incredible students, staff, and community," said Principal Dr. Leslie Judd. "Our 16-year streak of 'A' ratings reflects our commitment to providing students with the highest quality education and preparing them for success in college and career pathways." 

 

Indiantown High School: A Remarkable Transformation 

Indiantown High School has achieved extraordinary academic gains, demonstrating the transformative power of dedicated educational leadership and innovative programming. The school's dramatic improvement is evident across multiple performance indicators: 

  • Overall Grade: "A" (2025) 
  • Previous Performance: "D" grade (2024)  
  • English Language Arts Achievement: 63% 
  • Mathematics Achievement: 45% 
  • Learning Gains: Strong performance in both ELA (77%) and Mathematics (40%) 
  • Science Achievement: 100% 

This remarkable turnaround represents one of the most significant academic improvements in the region, with Indiantown High School jumping from a "D" to an "A" rating in just one year. The school serves 100% economically disadvantaged students, making this achievement particularly remarkable and demonstrating that high-quality education can overcome socioeconomic challenges. Indiantown High School is the only A-rated Title 1 comprehensive high school in Martin County.  

 

"We're so pleased by the wonderful transformation at Indiantown High School. This A rating represents the hard work of our teachers and students, and it shows what's possible when we create real pathways for our local students. By focusing on data-driven, standards-based instruction, along with placing a strong emphasis on literacy, Indiantown High School teachers guided our students towards substantial learning gains and academic growth," said Principal Lisa Davenport. 

 

Operated by Indian River State College 

Both charter schools benefit from their special relationship with operator Indian River State College, which provides students with access to dual enrollment opportunities, college-level coursework, and career technical education programs. Clark Advanced Learning Center and Indiantown High School offer a rigorous and robust selection of academic and career technical education (CTE) courses. This enables students to earn college credits while completing their high school education, providing a significant advantage in their post-secondary pursuits and career preparation. 

 

Recognition and Impact 

The "A" ratings from the Florida Department of Education are based on comprehensive assessments, including student achievement on Florida Standards Assessment Tests, learning gains in reading and mathematics, graduation rates, and college and career acceleration metrics.  

 

"We are incredibly proud to operate not one but two A-rated schools," said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, Indian River State College President. "Clark and Indiantown are offering students and families something special—not only a high-quality high school education but also a seamless pathway to college, right in their own communities. When students can start their college journey while still in high school, without leaving home, that changes everything for these families." 

 

To view the 2025 Florida School Grades reports, visit:  

https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/accountability-reporting/school-grades/. 

 

For information about Clark Advanced Learning Center, visit www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org or call 772-419-5750. For information about Indiantown High School, visit irsc.edu/about/indiantown-high-school/ or call 772-619-1100. For information about Indian River State College, visit irsc.edu or call 772-462-4772. 

 

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About Indian River State College: Indian River State College, serving Florida's Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides 175 programs leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. To learn more, visit irsc.edu.

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Indian River State College HOSA Students Excel at Global Leadership Conference 

Fort Pierce, Fla. (July 10, 2025) – Two Indian River State College HOSA – Future Health Professionals students brought home an impressive collection of awards from the 49th HOSA Global-International Leadership Conference held recently in Nashville, Tennessee. Sara Anderson and Petricia Lopilato earned silver medals, plaques, excellence pins, and excellence award certificates competing against more than 12,900 students from around the world.  

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 Petricia Lopilato, Sara Anderson, and Emlyn Anderson 

The international conference, which hosted 14,320 total attendees including competitors from all 50 states and eight international chapters, featured 97 competitive events across middle school, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Students competed in real-world healthcare settings, with clinical competitions taking place at locations such as Vanderbilt University's clinical laboratories, Nashville Zoo, and Vanderbilt's Life Flight emergency services hangar. 

Sara Anderson earned a Silver Medal in Health Career Photography and achieved Gold Recognition of Excellence in both the Health Literacy Ambassador Project for Brain Health/Stroke Identification and HOSA Happenings Chapter Newsletter. She also received Bronze level recognition for the Barbara James Community Health Service Award and excellence certificates in Anatomy & Physiology. 

Petricia Lopilato captured a Silver Medal in Clinical Laboratory Science, earning a sponsored plaque from Charles River Laboratories as a top ten finalist. She also achieved Gold Recognition of Excellence for her Health Literacy Ambassador Project on Heat Illness and received excellence certificates in Math for Health Professionals and Microbiology. Additionally, Lopilato served as volunteer conference personnel through the Courtesy Corp. 

HOSA is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA's mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science education students. 

Indian River State College serves students across Florida's Treasure Coast region with comprehensive educational programs in health sciences, nursing, and numerous other fields.  

"These remarkable accomplishments by Sara Anderson and Petricia Lopilato showcase the caliber of students we're proud to serve at Indian River State College,” said Indian River State College President Timothy Moore. “Their success at the 49th HOSA Global-International Leadership Conference reinforces our commitment to preparing the next generation of health science professionals who will serve our communities with excellence and compassion." 

The HOSA Global-International Leadership Conference brings together future health professionals from around the world to compete in events that mirror real healthcare scenarios. This year's international participation included chapters from American Samoa, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.  

Indian River State College's HOSA chapter continues to build on its tradition of excellence in preparing students for careers in healthcare through competitive academic and clinical experiences that develop both technical skills and leadership capabilities. 

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About Indian River State College: Indian River State College, serving Florida's Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties, offers high-quality, affordable education to 23,000 students annually through traditional and online courses. The College provides 175 programs leading to bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. To learn more, visit irsc.edu.

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