Clark Advanced Learning Center

Summary:

Clark Advanced Learning Center is a public charter high school in Stuart, Florida, serving grades 10-12 with a student population of 249. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance.

Academically, Clark Advanced Learning Center outshines the surrounding schools and the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 97% of students were proficient or better in EOC/Geometry, compared to just 56% in the Martin district and 53% statewide. Similarly, 100% of students were proficient or better in EOC/Biology 1, far exceeding the 69% district and 67% state averages. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby Jensen Beach High School (97.1%) and South Fork High School (88.6%).

While the student population at Clark Advanced Learning Center is predominantly white (68.67% in 2022-2023), the school has a more diverse student body compared to the nearby traditional public high schools. Additionally, despite its strong academic performance, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students (23.29% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population. These factors, combined with the school's consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, suggest that Clark Advanced Learning Center is providing a highly effective educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 10-12

 2400 SE Salerno Rd
       Stuart, FL  34997


(772) 419-5751

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
31st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,543 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  35.5 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Hispanic:
17.7%
African American:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clark Advanced Learning Center ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Martin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Clark Advanced Learning Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (17.7%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clark Advanced Learning Center is 35.5. 5 high schools in the Martin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Clark Advanced Learning Center employs 7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clark Advanced Learning Center is $8,543. 5 high schools in the Martin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clark Advanced Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Clark Advanced Learning Center 31st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Clark Advanced Learning Center in the ranking list.)

Martin:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin 33rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clark Advanced Learning Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.09 34th 563 94.0%
2008 94.09 21st 577 96.4%
2009 93.14 24th 587 95.9%
2010 95.85 16th 620 97.4%
2011 96.52 14th 622 97.7%
2013 86.77 36th 648 94.4%
2014 94.66 8th 687 98.8%
2016 69.34 117th 693 83.1%
2017 75.41 77th 714 89.2%
2018 86.66 31st 716 95.7%
2019 92.35 11th 734 98.5%
2021 84.85 40th 746 94.6%
2022 86.39 43rd 774 94.4%
2023 84.26 51st 792 93.6%
2024 88.42 31st 807 96.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 25, 2011

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Clark Advanced Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 181 5 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2006 173 6 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2007 146 13 3 14 1 n/a n/a 2 179
2008 171 12 4 11 0 n/a n/a 3 201
2009 184 14 3 10 0 n/a n/a 2 213
2010 185 9 4 13 1 n/a n/a 3 215
2011 174 8 4 23 1 0 5 0 215
2012 170 8 4 25 1 0 5 0 213
2013 187 14 3 27 0 0 6 0 237
2014 191 12 7 27 0 0 4 0 241
2015 197 9 7 30 0 0 5 0 248
2016 197 8 9 31 0 0 4 0 249
2017 199 7 5 33 0 0 5 0 249
2018 192 7 7 38 0 0 5 0 249
2019 192 3 9 37 0 0 8 0 249
2020 199 4 8 32 0 0 7 0 250
2021 193 3 9 39 0 0 6 0 250
2022 182 15 6 41 0 0 5 0 249
2023 171 15 7 49 0 0 7 0 249
2024 178 13 6 44 0 0 8 0 249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clark Advanced Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 198 0.0 n/a 13.1
2006 191 4.0 47.8 6.8
2007 179 4.0 44.8 11.9
2008 201 5.5 36.5 9.1
2009 213 8.5 28.4 11.8
2010 215 8.0 26.8 14.2
2011 215 7.0 30.7 14
2012 213 6.0 35.5 18.3
2013 237 9.0 26.3 22.8
2014 241 9.0 26.7 22.8
2015 248 9.0 27.5 22.2
2016 249 8.0 31.1 20.5
2017 249 8.0 31.1 19.7
2018 249 8.0 31.1 18.1
2019 249 7.0 35.5 17.7
2020 250 7.0 35.7 14
2021 250 6.0 41.6 15.2
2022 249 8.0 31.1 14.9
2023 249 6.0 41.5 23.3
2024 249 7.0 35.5 20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clark Advanced Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 198 0.0 n/a 13.1
2006 191 4.0 47.8 6.8
2007 179 4.0 44.8 11.9
2008 201 5.5 36.5 9.1
2009 213 8.5 28.4 11.8
2010 215 8.0 26.8 14.2
2011 215 7.0 30.7 14
2012 213 6.0 35.5 18.3
2013 237 9.0 26.3 22.8
2014 241 9.0 26.7 22.8
2015 248 9.0 27.5 22.2
2016 249 8.0 31.1 20.5
2017 249 8.0 31.1 19.7
2018 249 8.0 31.1 18.1
2019 249 7.0 35.5 17.7
2020 250 7.0 35.7 14
2021 250 6.0 41.6 15.2
2022 249 8.0 31.1 14.9
2023 249 6.0 41.5 23.3
2024 249 7.0 35.5 20.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clark Advanced Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $7,376 (100.0%) $7,376
2019 $00 (0.0%) $7,866 (100.0%) $7,866
2020 $00 (0.0%) $9,081 (100.0%) $9,081
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,491 (100.0%) $7,491
2022 $00 (0.0%) $7,569 (100.0%) $7,569
2023 $00 (0.0%) $8,543 (100.0%) $8,543

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clark Advanced Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 11th of 734 High schoolsRanks 51st of 792 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Clark Advanced Learning Center)9586
 9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)5954
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Clark Advanced Learning Center)10080
 20%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Martin)7469
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Clark Advanced Learning Center)9372
 21%
   End of Course US History (Martin)7967
 12%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Clark Advanced Learning Center)9263
 29%
   End of Course Geometry (Martin)6654
 12%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students249249
African American315
 400%
American Indian00
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic3749
 32.4%
Pacific Islander00
White192171
 10.9%
Two or More Races87
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%23.3%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Clark Advanced Learning Center

Students at Clark Advanced Learning Center are 71% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Clark Advanced Learning Center is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 31st of 807 Florida high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 249 students attended Clark Advanced Learning Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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