South Fork High School

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South Fork High School ranks 332 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Fork High School is a public high school located in Stuart, Florida, serving 1,810 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Martin District, which is ranked 33 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Fork High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students, it has seen concerning trends in recent years. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 96.5% in 2019-2020 to 88.6% in 2022-2023, lower than the rates at Jensen Beach High School (97.1%) and Martin County High School (92.8%). Additionally, South Fork High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.0% in 2019-2020 to 43.5% in 2022-2023, much higher than the nearby schools.

Academically, South Fork High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized tests, including EOC exams and FAST assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (30%), Geometry (52%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (53%) were lower than the district and state. The school also serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (50.99%) compared to nearby schools, indicating socioeconomic challenges. Despite the higher per-student spending at South Fork High School, the school's academic performance and other key metrics have not shown significant improvement, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its programs and strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

10000 SW Bulldog Way
Stuart, FL 34997

(772) 219-1840

District: Martin

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,851

Feeder schools for South Fork High School:

Elementary:	Citrus Grove Elementary
	Crystal Lake Elementary School
	Hobe Sound Elementary School
	Sea Wind Elementary School
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	Warfield Elementary School
Middle:	Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
	Hidden Oaks Middle School
	Indiantown Middle School
	Murray Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 1,810

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.2%

Hispanic:

39.0%

African American:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Fork High School ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.31. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Fork High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (50.2%), Hispanic (39%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Fork High School is 21, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Martin School District. (See more...)

Compare South Fork High School employs 86 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Fork High School is $10,851, which is the 3^rd highest among 6 high schools in the Martin School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

South Fork High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks South Fork High School 332^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See South Fork High School in the ranking list.)

Martin:

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

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Rank History for South Fork High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	87.37	47^th	484	90.3%
2005	87.90	43^rd	487	91.2%
2006	79.78	75^th	477	84.3%
2007	80.94	88^th	563	84.4%
2008	82.10	83^rd	577	85.6%
2009	78.49	103^rd	587	82.5%
2010	81.44	93^rd	620	85.0%
2011	74.08	149^th	622	76.0%
2012	65.69	122^nd	606	79.9%
2013	65.28	159^th	648	75.5%
2014	64.19	195^th	687	71.6%
2016	54.53	232^nd	693	66.5%
2017	56.94	214^th	714	70.0%
2018	53.76	241^st	716	66.3%
2019	55.79	231^st	734	68.5%
2021	43.17	332^nd	746	55.5%
2022	41.29	374^th	774	51.7%
2023	44.32	345^th	792	56.4%
2024	47.31	332^nd	807	58.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Fork High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1092	193	5	68	0	n/a	n/a	0	1358
1989	1052	195	8	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	1324
1990	1017	175	11	65	0	n/a	n/a	0	1268
1991	1027	201	9	98	2	n/a	n/a	0	1337
1992	1017	195	16	111	2	n/a	n/a	0	1341
1993	1052	208	16	120	2	n/a	n/a	0	1398
1994	1124	187	21	129	1	n/a	n/a	0	1462
1995	1195	195	15	141	2	n/a	n/a	0	1548
1996	1195	195	15	141	2	n/a	n/a	0	1548
1997	1226	215	16	165	3	n/a	n/a	0	1625
1998	1318	213	17	185	4	n/a	n/a	0	1737
1999	1332	226	22	193	5	n/a	n/a	0	1778
2000	1375	214	24	203	6	n/a	n/a	0	1822
2001	1482	205	26	224	4	n/a	n/a	0	1941
2002	1675	225	34	289	4	n/a	n/a	0	2227
2003	1675	225	34	289	4	n/a	n/a	0	2227
2004	1694	243	30	318	5	n/a	n/a	0	2290
2005	1560	193	28	313	9	n/a	n/a	0	2103
2006	1525	184	28	357	4	n/a	n/a	0	2098
2007	1439	174	27	380	5	n/a	n/a	24	2049
2008	1340	178	29	387	2	n/a	n/a	28	1964
2009	1316	149	26	387	1	n/a	n/a	37	1916
2010	1254	144	30	397	2	n/a	n/a	38	1865
2011	1178	125	32	454	5	0	35	0	1829
2012	1187	123	30	451	7	0	41	0	1839
2013	1169	129	36	476	8	0	35	0	1853
2014	1216	125	30	486	7	0	36	0	1900
2015	1231	138	34	498	6	2	29	0	1938
2016	1200	134	46	520	1	1	31	0	1933
2017	1168	123	43	547	2	0	29	0	1912
2018	1108	126	46	604	1	1	47	0	1933
2019	1077	124	41	648	1	1	42	0	1934
2020	1008	118	27	696	1	1	47	0	1898
2021	979	124	35	715	0	1	45	0	1899
2022	963	119	32	695	2	1	37	0	1849
2023	909	123	29	705	3	1	40	0	1810

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 South Fork High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1358	80.0	16.9	11.6
1989	1324	78.0	16.9	10.3
1990	1268	78.0	16.2	9.8
1991	1337	81.0	16.5	14.1
1992	1341	79.0	16.9	13.6
1993	1398	76.0	18.4	17.3
1994	1462	85.0	17.2	20.5
1995	1548	91.0	17.0	23
1996	1548	91.0	17.0	23
1997	1625	86.0	18.9	23.4
1998	1737	88.0	19.7	19.5
1999	1778	97.0	18.3	22.4
2000	1822	98.0	18.6	20.3
2001	1941	104.0	18.7	17.2
2002	2227	113.0	19.7	18.5
2003	2227	113.0	19.7	18.5
2004	2290	121.0	18.9	20
2005	2103	116.0	18.1	26.1
2006	2098	117.0	17.9	19.9
2007	2049	116.0	17.7	20.6
2008	1964	120.5	16.3	22.6
2009	1916	127.8	16.9	26.4
2010	1865	114.5	16.2	30.5
2011	1829	109.0	16.7	29.9
2012	1839	100.0	18.3	32.8
2013	1853	97.0	19.1	34.8
2014	1900	97.0	19.5	38.2
2015	1938	97.0	19.9	38.5
2016	1933	97.0	19.9	39.3
2017	1912	98.0	19.5	42.6
2018	1933	96.0	20.1	38.6
2019	1934	99.0	19.5	44.3
2020	1898	98.0	19.3	44.2
2021	1899	88.2	21.5	53.7
2022	1849	91.0	20.3	41.3
2023	1810	86.0	21.0	51

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 South Fork High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1358	80.0	16.9	11.6
1989	1324	78.0	16.9	10.3
1990	1268	78.0	16.2	9.8
1991	1337	81.0	16.5	14.1
1992	1341	79.0	16.9	13.6
1993	1398	76.0	18.4	17.3
1994	1462	85.0	17.2	20.5
1995	1548	91.0	17.0	23
1996	1548	91.0	17.0	23
1997	1625	86.0	18.9	23.4
1998	1737	88.0	19.7	19.5
1999	1778	97.0	18.3	22.4
2000	1822	98.0	18.6	20.3
2001	1941	104.0	18.7	17.2
2002	2227	113.0	19.7	18.5
2003	2227	113.0	19.7	18.5
2004	2290	121.0	18.9	20
2005	2103	116.0	18.1	26.1
2006	2098	117.0	17.9	19.9
2007	2049	116.0	17.7	20.6
2008	1964	120.5	16.3	22.6
2009	1916	127.8	16.9	26.4
2010	1865	114.5	16.2	30.5
2011	1829	109.0	16.7	29.9
2012	1839	100.0	18.3	32.8
2013	1853	97.0	19.1	34.8
2014	1900	97.0	19.5	38.2
2015	1938	97.0	19.9	38.5
2016	1933	97.0	19.9	39.3
2017	1912	98.0	19.5	42.6
2018	1933	96.0	20.1	38.6
2019	1934	99.0	19.5	44.3
2020	1898	98.0	19.3	44.2
2021	1899	88.2	21.5	53.7
2022	1849	91.0	20.3	41.3
2023	1810	86.0	21.0	51

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 South Fork High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$156 (2.2%)	$6,942 (97.8%)	$7,098
2019	$158 (2.0%)	$7,706 (98.0%)	$7,864
2020	$353 (4.0%)	$8,378 (96.0%)	$8,731
2021	$479 (5.6%)	$8,007 (94.4%)	$8,485
2022	$707 (7.4%)	$8,840 (92.6%)	$9,547
2023	$983 (9.1%)	$9,868 (90.9%)	$10,851

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Fork High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 345^th of 792 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (South Fork High School)	60	50	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	61	54	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (South Fork High School)	52	47	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Martin)	59	54	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (South Fork High School)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Martin)	74	69	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (South Fork High School)	76	64	12%
End of Course US History (Martin)	79	67	12%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (South Fork High School)	51	25	26%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Martin)	76	52	24%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (South Fork High School)	57	44	13%
End of Course Geometry (Martin)	66	54	12%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1934	1810	6.4%
African American	124	123	0.8%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	41	29	29.3%
Hispanic	648	705	8.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1077	909	15.6%
Two or More Races	42	40	4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	51%	6.7%

Schools Near South Fork High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)	Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Fork High School	Public	9-12	10000 SW Bulldog Way	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1840	1,810	86	21.0	51.0%	909 (50.2%)	123 (6.8%)	705 (39.0%)	29 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (2.2%)	47.3	332^nd of 807 public high schools	58.9%		44.3	345^th of 792 public high schools	56.4%	13		49.0	53.0			30.0	52.0	71.0	66.0		$10,851	$983	$9,868
Indiantown High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2400 SE Salerno Road	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 419-5750	13	2	6.5	69.2%	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	12 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.2	516^th of 807 public high schools	36.1%					(n/a)		47.0	28.0				55.0		50.0		$48,390	$00	$48,390
Clark Advanced Learning Center	Public, Charter	10-12	2400 SE Salerno Rd	Stuart	34997	Martin County	Martin	Yes	No	No	No	(772) 419-5751	249	6	41.5	23.3%	171 (68.7%)	15 (6.0%)	49 (19.7%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	88.4	31^st of 807 public high schools	96.2%		84.3	51^st of 792 public high schools	93.6%	20			93.0				97.0	100.0	60.0		$8,543	$00	$8,543
Martin County High School	Public	9-12	2801 S Kanner Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1800	2,273	103	22.1	42.0%	1,281 (56.4%)	113 (5.0%)	748 (32.9%)	48 (2.1%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	77 (3.4%)	50.6	296^th of 807 public high schools	63.3%		52.4	263^rd of 792 public high schools	66.8%	33		58.0	54.0			26.0	54.0	70.0	63.0		$9,939	$844	$9,094
Martin County Jail	Public	9-12	800 SE Monterey Rd	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 Sefederal Highway	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	8	0			5 (62.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Spectrum Academy	Public	6-12	800 SE Bahama Ave	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	Yes	(772) 219-1870	159	10	15.9	70.4%	60 (37.7%)	24 (15.1%)	69 (43.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	2.8	767^th of 807 public high schools	5.0%		4.4	719^th of 792 public high schools	9.2%	48	10.0	0.0	10.0	0.0	6.0	8.0	5.0	8.0	21.0	18.0	$14,182	$1,326	$12,857
Jensen Beach High School	Public	9-12	2875 NW Goldenrod Rd	Jensen Beach	34957	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 232-3500	1,584	70	22.6	36.3%	1,014 (64.0%)	103 (6.5%)	372 (23.5%)	30 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (4.0%)	51.7	280^th of 807 public high schools	65.3%		58.7	210^th of 792 public high schools	73.5%	70		44.0	58.0			33.0	55.0	76.0	76.0		$10,118	$843	$9,274
Teen Parent	Public	6-12	1939 SE Federal Hwy	Stuart	34994	Martin County	Martin	No	No	No	No	(772) 219-1200	4	0			3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	3,066	111	27.5	59.7%	759 (24.8%)	1,016 (33.1%)	1,107 (36.1%)	54 (1.8%)	1 (0.0%)	6 (0.2%)	123 (4.0%)	40.5	416^th of 807 public high schools	48.5%		41.8	373^rd of 792 public high schools	52.9%	43		50.0	51.0			16.0	33.0	64.0	67.0		$8,637	$1,085	$7,553

Frequently Asked Questions about South Fork High School

What schools feed into South Fork High School?

South Fork High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Citrus Grove Elementary
Elementary : Crystal Lake Elementary School
Elementary : Hobe Sound Elementary School
Elementary : Sea Wind Elementary School
Elementary : Warfield Elementary School
Middle : Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Middle : Hidden Oaks Middle School
Middle : Indiantown Middle School
Middle : Murray Middle School

What district is South Fork High School in?

Martin

What is the racial makeup of South Fork High School?

Students at South Fork High School are 50% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend South Fork High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,810 students attended South Fork High School.

Is South Fork High School a good school?

South Fork High School ranks 332^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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