Martin County High School

Public high school in Stuart, Florida, United States

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Martin County High School is a public high school in Stuart, Florida, USA, in the Martin County School District.[1] The school enrolled 2,122 students in a 2024 census.^[2] In 2022, it was a "B" rated school through the Florida Department of Education.

The school is home to two signature programs: Cambridge International Advanced Program^[3] and the Career & Technical Programs^[4] Students are eligible to participate in the Indian River State College Dual Enrollment program to simultaneously earn high school credits and college credits.^[5]

Its mascot is the tiger and its colors are blue and gold. The principal is Cristina Selvidge.^[2]

Student enrollment and demographics

In 2023, enrollment was 2,122 students in grades 9 through 12. The student body is 57% White, 33% Hispanic, 6% Black, 2% Asian American, and 3% Other. 41.89% of students are receiving meals at Free or Reduced Status. There are 106 teachers with a student ratio of 1:20.^[3]

AP, Cambridge, and CTE

In 2022, 52% of students took at least one Advanced Placement (AP) exam. 25% passed at least one AP exam.

Martin County was named Small District of the Year by Cambridge International Education. The school has an 80% pass rate for the Cambridge program. ^[6]

The school currently has 12 signature CTE programs, such as culinary, computer science, and photography. ^[7]

Sports and clubs

Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, offers a range of sports and clubs. The sports teams include football, bowling, swimming and diving, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, track and field, and wrestling. The school also features an award-winning AFJROTC program with activities such as Aviation Club, Color Guard, Drill Team, and Kitty Hawk Air Society. Students can participate in various art competitions, including the Marvin S. Cone Juried Art Show, and join academic and leadership clubs like the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Student Government Association.^[8]^[9]

Notable alumni

Dan Bakkedahl – actor/comedian
Kelly Carrington (Kelly Hemberger) – Playboy Playmate October 2008
Amanda Cerny – Playboy Playmate October 2011^[10]
Paul Denino – YouTuber and live streamer
Derek Fathauer – American professional golfer
Forest K. Ferguson – University of Florida athlete in football, boxing and track and field; received U.S. Army's Distinguished Service Cross for "extraordinary heroism" on D-Day
Kevin Kelly – New Japan Pro Wrestling play-by-play announcer
Omar Mateen – Islamic terrorist and mass murderer who perpetrated the Pulse Orlando nightclub shooting^[11]
Scott Proctor – Major League Baseball pitcher
Judge Reinhold – actor, played in Beverly Hills Cop series with Eddie Murphy
Ken Russell - Miami City Commissioner^[12]
Justin Simmons – American football player for the Denver Broncos^[13]
Scott Thuman – television news journalist

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "MARTIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Cristy Selvidge Named New Principal of Martin County High School". www.martinschools.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Florida Report Cards". edudata.fldoe.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
^ "MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT". www.martinschools.org. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
^ "Indian River State College". Indian River State College. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
^ "MCSD Named Small District of the Year by Cambridge International Education". www.martinschools.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
^ "Martin County CTE Guidebook" (PDF).
^ "Martin County High School". www.martinschools.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
^ "Martin County High School (Stuart, FL) Varsity Football". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
^ "Amanda Cerny ~ Playmate ~ Pics & Videos". Playboy. Archived from the original on July 2, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2016.
^ Fagenson, Zachary (June 14, 2016). "Gunman in U.S. massacre described as 'quiet' but grew hateful". Reuters. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
^ Kilier, Ed (December 1, 2005). "Skimming the waves". The Stuart News. p. C4. Retrieved July 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
^ Santucci, Jon (April 30, 2016). "NFL Draft: Denver Broncos pick Martin County High School grad Justin Simmons in third round". TCPalm. Retrieved October 22, 2016.