Admissions

Admissions 2026- 2027

The primary application window for the 26-27 school year closed on February 28. All applications received after this date will be placed on a wait list. If the student qualifies and space becomes available in that grade level, a Clark employee will contact the parent/guardian listed on the application to offer the space.

 

Admission Requirements for All Students 

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible for admission to Clark:

  1. Resident of Martin County, FL at the time of application. Supporting documentation of parent/guardian residency within Martin County, FL will be required. Non-Martin County applications will be considered under the Controlled Open Enrollment guidelines established by F.S. Section 1002.31 
  2.   Be classified as a high school freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.* 
9th grade: no High School credits required
10th grade:  5 credits (1 credit English, 1 credit Algebra 1, 1 credit elective, and at least 2 credits in academic areas such as math, science, social studies, and/or foreign languages)
11th grade: 11 credits
12th grade: 18 credits
  3.    Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.0 (entering seniors must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5). 

  4.    Meet assessment requirements as indicated below:

Math:

a.  Grade 9 applicants- Completion of Algebra 1 is not required to be considered for admission. Students who have completed/currently enrolled in Algebra 1 must meet the same requirements as students in grades 10, 11, and 12 below.

b. Grades 10- 12 applicants- Must have earned one credit in Algebra 1 with a grade of C or higher in each semester and passing score on End Of Course (EOC) exam or concordant score before enrollment.

 ELA scores: 

a. Grade 9 applicants- Must attain a Level 3 or above on a FAST PM within the past year. If the student is unable to take a FAST PM, the applicant must submit proof of grade-level English Language Arts (ELA) scores on a nationally normed standardized assessment. 
b. Grade 10 applicants- Must attain a Level 3 or above on a FAST PM within the past year. If the student is unable to take a FAST PM, the applicant must submit proof of grade-level English Language Arts (ELA) scores on a nationally normed standardized assessment. 
 
c. Grade 11 and 12 applicants- Must attain a minimum passing score, as established by the State of Florida, on the 10th-grade English/Language Arts (ELA) state assessment or equivalent on an approved concordant assessment. 

 

  5. Online application, which includes a 300-word (minimum) essay “Why I Want to Attend Clark Advanced Learning Center,” completed by the student.

 

Students who attend a non-MCSD (Martin County School District) Sponsored or Charter School

Records:

Parents must request the records (transcripts, and/or report cards including assessment scores) be sent to Clark. The application will only be considered once all records are received and reviewed. These records can be unofficial for an admissions decision, however, official records will be required prior to enrollment. Records may be mailed to or dropped off at Clark or emailed to

2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, FL 34997

applications@clarkalc.net       

 

Assessments:

Register for the FAST PM and/or Algebra/Geometry EOC (if required) by following this link:

MCSD Assessment Page

Contact the Clark Assessment Coordinator at 772-419-5758 with questions related to the required State ELA Assessments, Algebra 1 and/or Geometry End of Course Exam (EOC). 

Admissions Results Timeline 

The application window for the 2026-27 school year admissions is November 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026. Decision letters will be mailed beginning in April to the address provided on your application. 

If qualified applications exceed the capacity, there will be a random selection process in accordance with Florida Statute 1002.33(10)(b)ELIGIBLE STUDENTS: 

The charter school shall enroll an eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the number of applications exceeds the capacity of a program, class, grade level, or building. In such a case, all applicants shall have an equal chance of being admitted through a random selection process.

All students who do not receive a spot through the random selection/lottery process will be assigned a number in order for the waitlist.  If space becomes available, students will be notified accordingly.