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Clark Advanced Learning Center

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

26^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 97% of Florida high schools

Summary

Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart, FL, is a small, high-performing public magnet high school serving 288 students in grades 9-12 within the Martin County School District. This school stands out as a premier college preparatory academy, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 97th percentile statewide—26th out of 838 high schools in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year.

What truly sets Clark apart is its exceptional academic performance, which far exceeds nearby schools. For example, in Biology 1, Clark achieved 100% proficiency, compared to 81% at Jensen Beach High School, and in 10th-grade ELA, it reached 96% proficiency versus 64% at Martin County High School. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and remarkably low chronic absenteeism at just 10.5%, a fraction of the rates seen at South Fork High School (42.6%) and Jensen Beach High School (37.1%). Interestingly, Clark achieves these results with a higher student-to-teacher ratio (32:1) and lower per-pupil spending ($8,112) than its neighbors, suggesting its success is driven by a focused academic culture and motivated student body.

Clark serves a student population where only 18.75% qualify for free/reduced lunch, roughly half the rate of Martin County High School (35.6%) and a third of South Fork High School (47.6%). While its state ranking has slightly dipped from a peak of 11th in 2018-2019, it remains an elite choice for families seeking rigorous academics. In contrast, nearby Spectrum Academy serves a different mission with a high-needs population, highlighting how school focus drives outcomes. For parents, Clark is a clear "school of choice" that transcends its district's average performance, offering a top-tier education in a small, focused environment.

288

Students ?

32.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,112

Per pupil spending ?

18.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2400 SE Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 419-5751

District: Martin

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Asian:

3.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (93% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 32 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg64%

Florida avg63%

26^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6High Schools in the Martin

35^th of 70Martin among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	87.9	26 of 838	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	87.3	35 of 844	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	31 of 807	96.2%	★★★★★
2023	84.3	51 of 792	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	43 of 774	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	84.8	40 of 746	94.6%	★★★★★
2019	92.3	11 of 734	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.7	31 of 716	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	75.4	77 of 714	89.2%	★★★★☆
2016	69.3	117 of 693	83.1%	★★★★☆
2014	94.7	8 of 687	98.8%	★★★★★
2013	86.8	36 of 648	94.4%	★★★★★
2011	96.5	14 of 622	97.7%	★★★★★
2010	95.8	16 of 620	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	93.1	24 of 587	95.9%	★★★★★
2008	94.1	21 of 577	96.4%	★★★★★
2007	90.1	34 of 563	94.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

English Language Arts94%+33 vs state

Algebra 193%+30 vs state

Geometry86%+30 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, July 25, 2011

Clark Advanced Learning Institute allows for some students to graduate with a Associates degree apprx. 44% of them to be exact. Clark also is on the campus of Indian River State Colledge and allows students to take courses there. Clark is by far and undoubtubly the best high school in Martin County in every factor possible. It earns 373 points more than the minimum of 1,050 for an A rating. It also gets all the highest ratings possible by the Southern Association of Colledges and Schools. Clark students get real life interships guarranted by Clark because they find one that fits the individual. In all I can't improve anything that Clark hasn't done. Just Perfection! Wish there was a higher rating. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clark Advanced Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	2400 SE Salerno Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 419-5751	288	9	32.0	18.8%	218 (75.7%)	8 (2.8%)	44 (15.3%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	87.9	26^th of 838 public high schools	96.9%		87.3	35^th of 844 public high schools	95.9%	9	91.0	96.0	93.0	86.0	100.0		$8,112	$00	$8,112
Martin County Jail	Public	9-12	800 SE Monterey Rd	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	1	0			1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Martin County High School	Public	9-12	2801 S Kanner Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1800	2,055	93	22.0	35.6%	1,165 (56.7%)	116 (5.6%)	663 (32.3%)	35 (1.7%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	72 (3.5%)	50.4	335^th of 838 public high schools	60.0%		54.4	276^th of 844 public high schools	67.3%	59	54.0	64.0	31.0	64.0	71.0	75.0	$10,960	$654	$10,305
Teen Parent	Public	6-12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Martin S.A.I.L.S	Public	12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	8	0			7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Spectrum Academy	Public	6-12	800 SE Bahama Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1870	169	9	19.8	60.9%	60 (35.5%)	21 (12.4%)	82 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	4.4	746^th of 838 public high schools	11.0%		1.3	832^nd of 844 public high schools	1.4%	86	5.0	15.0	14.0	0.0	43.0	27.0	$13,831	$1,043	$12,788
South Fork High School	Public	9-12	10000 SW Bulldog Way	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1840	1,775	86	20.6	47.6%	839 (47.3%)	133 (7.5%)	732 (41.2%)	24 (1.4%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (2.4%)	49.6	350^th of 838 public high schools	58.2%		51.8	310^th of 844 public high schools	63.3%	40	54.0	57.0	36.0	63.0	73.0	82.0	$12,466	$620	$11,847
Jensen Beach High School	Public	9-12	2875 NW Goldenrod Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 232-3500	1,722	82	21.0	39.4%	970 (56.3%)	132 (7.7%)	504 (29.3%)	29 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	85 (4.9%)	55.4	272^nd of 838 public high schools	67.5%		56.5	248^th of 844 public high schools	70.6%	24	54.0	63.0	46.0	71.0	81.0	77.0	$11,214	$593	$10,620
Treasure Coast High School	Public	9-12	1000 SW Darwin Blvd	Port St Lucie	34953	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 807-4300	3,124	117	26.6	53.0%	666 (21.3%)	1,177 (37.7%)	1,095 (35.1%)	41 (1.3%)	4 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	136 (4.4%)	46.8	384^th of 838 public high schools	54.2%		44.3	408^th of 844 public high schools	51.7%	24	62.0	60.0	35.0	45.0	73.0	72.0	$8,869	$590	$8,278
Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	329 SE Port St Lucie Blvd	Port St Lucie	34984	St. Lucie County	St. Lucie	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 618-1777	418	5	83.6	56.5%	137 (32.8%)	114 (27.3%)	151 (36.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	13.7	693^rd of 838 public high schools	17.3%		4.8	743^rd of 844 public high schools	12.0%	50		35.0	31.0			37.0	$7,012	$197	$6,815

Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Advanced Learning Center

Is Clark Advanced Learning Center a good school?

Yes! Clark Advanced Learning Center is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 26^th of 838 Florida high schools.

How many students attend Clark Advanced Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended Clark Advanced Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Clark Advanced Learning Center?

Students at Clark Advanced Learning Center are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Clark Advanced Learning Center in?

Martin

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