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South Fork High School

High School · Martin · Stuart, FL

A Martin high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10000 SW BULLDOG WAY, Stuart, FL 34997

  • Math 36% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 51% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation20.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$12,838
Chronic Absenteeism45.1%

Students at South Fork High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency36%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2024
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Fork High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,462/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stuart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,705

Median home value

$335,200

Median rent

$1,520/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34997; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
20.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·145 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
11 boys'·12 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Treasure Coast Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–123.2 mi1,099Compare →
Clark Advanced Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified7.510–124.5 mi249Compare →
Indiantown High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–124.5 mi54Compare →
Willoughby Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–124.7 mi52Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Martin

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#17 of 27
District spending per student
$12,838NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Fork High School is listed in MARTIN; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Fork High School

South Fork High School is a public high school in Stuart, FL, part of Martin, serving approximately 1,814 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,398 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Fork High School

What grades does South Fork High School serve?

South Fork High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend South Fork High School?

South Fork High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,814 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork High School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Fork High School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Fork High School rank in FL?

South Fork High School ranks #2,398 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is South Fork High School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Fork High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at South Fork High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fork High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is South Fork High School a charter school?

No, South Fork High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Fork High School a Title I school?

No, South Fork High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fork High School?

48.7% of students at South Fork High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,814
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Martin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.1%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 34997)
45,947
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
53
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34997; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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