From there, it’s time for students to enter
South Fork High School. South Fork
prepares students for the workforce and
professional world via an array of career
academies, including auto service technology,
and veterinary assistance. It also offers a
prestigious International Baccalaureate
Program, which is an advanced placement
program for students who plan to pursue
higher education – potentially at Ivy League
schools.
Hobe Sound students also have an
opportunity to attend Clark Advanced
Learning Center; Martin County’s public
charter high school located on the campus
of Indian River State College. In 2017, the
school was recognized as one of the best in
the country by Newsweek . With a focus on
technology, students can earn college credits.
Each student receives a laptop and completes
an internship to help prepare them for future
careers. Clark Advanced Learning Center
is fully accredited and received the highest
ratings possible by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
A major supporter of Martin County
schools is The Education Foundation of
Martin County, whose mission is to enrich
and enhance educational opportunities
for students and teachers in the district
through fundraising, collaborative
partnerships, innovative programming,
investment organization led by business
an independent group, the foundation’s
mission includes classroom enrichment
grants, mentoring programs, professional
development for teachers, special initiatives,
scholarships, and programs to recognize
outstanding teaching. For more information,
visit www.educationfoundationmc.org.
Also available are several private-school
options that ensure residents have their
choice of educational experience. These
institutions include Hobe Sound Christian
Academy, The Pine School, St. Joseph
Catholic Elementary, All Saints Catholic
Elementary, Good Shepard Episcopal School.
There is even a local Tiger Woods Learning
Lab, which focuses on hands-on STEM
education.
Post-Secondary Options include:
• Barry University
• Florida Atlantic University
• Hobe Sound Bible College
• Indian River State College
• Northwood University
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