Our District
Our District
Flagler Schools serves over 13,000 students across ten schools. With more than 2,000 employees, our school district is the county's largest employer and plays a significant role in the community. Flagler Schools is a model for other districts in Florida and has been recognized for its technology-infused learning spaces and innovative student programs.
Mission
Our Mission is to ensure educational success through high expectations and innovative thinking in a safe learning environment to empower students to reach their full potential as responsible, ethical, and productive citizens in a diverse and changing world.
Strategic Plan
The current Flagler Schools Strategic Plan was developed to inform our decisions and drive progress since 2021. Due to the success of this model, we have extended our most recent Flagler Schools District Strategic Plan through June 2026. Revision of the plan is ongoing to ensure that it is responsive to the evolving needs of our stakeholders.
Six areas were identified as being paramount in moving Flagler Schools forward while continuing to provide a high-quality education to the families of Flagler County:
- Academics
- Educational Equity
- Resiliency and Well-Being
- Talent
- Operational Efficiency
- Communication
Programs of Study
Our students have the opportunity to take Dual Enrollment courses with partner colleges and universities.
This, combined with our Advanced High School Programs like International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), challenge our students to excel.
Career and Technical Education programs are available to all students at our middle and high schools. These programs prepare our youth for life after graduation, whether it's continuing their education through college, university or trade school, or entering the workforce with the tools they need to succeed.
Accreditation
District and school accreditation is a certification by an external authority that the minimum standards of quality are being met as required by the Florida Department of Education. Accreditation means that our schools meet leadership capacity, learning capacity, and resource capacity performance standards.
Flagler Schools is accredited through Cognia (formerly AdvancED). Their Accreditation Engagement Review Reports are produced after visiting our schools, examining district documents, and interviewing stakeholders.
Student and Staff Information
The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) provides public access to school and district data through its interactive Know Your Schools portal. This resource allows users to explore important information about schools, districts, and the state as a whole. Additionally, the FLDOE provides detailed data about PK-12 staff in Florida’s Public Schools, through the PK-12 Public School Data Publications and Reports.
Please note: The data presented below is based on the Fall State Survey and is updated on an annual basis.
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You can access student information by clicking the links below. The data is organized by the whole school district or by each individual school. To view student population and enrollment data, scroll to the section titled Population and Enrollment and expand it for more details. For current year data, refer to the Overview tab. To view student counts in table format or to access data from previous years, navigate to the Fall Enrollment Details tab, where you can select the desired academic year.
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Staff data is available at the district level and is grouped into four categories: Administrative Staff, Full-Time Staff, Instructional Staff, and Support Staff. To explore staffing data, click the appropriate category link found below. For Historical Data, visit the FLDOE’s Archives page and scroll to the section titled Staff in Florida's Public Schools.
The District Reports for 2024–25 are provided as downloadable Excel files, which include information for the entire state and each district—please note that this data is not broken down by individual schools.
- Administrative Staff (Excel)
- To view demographic details for Administrative Staff, open the Excel file and navigate to the following tabs: Admin_Instr, Admin_Non_Instr, Admin, Consultant, Principal, Assist_Principal
- Full-Time Staff (Excel)
- To view demographic details for Full-Time Staff, open the Excel file and navigate to the following tabs: Total_FT_Staff_by_RG1
- Instructional Staff (Excel)
- To view demographic details for Instructional Staff, open the Excel file and navigate to the following tabs: Elem, Secondary, ESE, Other, Total_Teachers, School Counselors, Visit Tch Soc Wk, Psych, Librarians, Other_Pro, Total_Inst_Staff
- Support Staff (Excel)
- To view demographic details for Support Staff, open the Excel file and navigate to the following tabs: OPS_Non_Inst, Parapro, Technicians, Admin_Supp, Service, Craft, Unskilled, Total_Support_Staff
- Administrative Staff (Excel)
Awards
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Indian Trails Middle School has consistently been named a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). Old Kings Elementary School was honored with this distinction in 2024.
This designation is achieved if a school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings for at least two of the last three school years.
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In 2024, Flagler Schools was pleased to announce we were named one of 17 school districts worldwide to be named an Apple Distinguished School District. This distinction was based on our commitment to continuous innovation in education across our school district, using Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning.
Learn more about how each of our schools uses Instructional Technology in the classroom!
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Flagler-Palm Coast High School, Matanzas High School, and Wadsworth Elementary School have all achieved the Five-Star School Award. Created by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council, this award is presented annually to schools that have shown exemplary community involvement. To earn this recognition, a school must meet established criteria in the following categories:
- Business partnerships
- Family involvement
- Volunteerism
- Student community service
- School Advisory Councils
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All of our elementary schools have earned the Golden School Award. This award is presented annually by the FLDOE to recognize schools that promote parent and community engagement in education. The Golden School Award recognizes schools with exemplary volunteer programs that meet the following criteria:
- 80% of the school's staff is trained in school volunteerism
- The school has a designated volunteer coordinator
- The total number of volunteer service hours equals or exceeds the number of students enrolled
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Flagler Schools was the first school district in Florida to receive the Distinguished District Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). This recognition is awarded annually to districts that demonstrate effectiveness and innovation in the use of technology; ensure equitable, accessible, and appropriate technology use for all students; and are focused on improving learner outcomes and continuously enhancing the learning experience.
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All of our schools have achieved Model School status by the Florida Positive Behavioral and Interventions Support (PBIS) Project. This demonstrates our commitment to the effective implementation of PBIS and our efforts toward achieving positive and equitable outcomes for all students.
POINTS OF PRIDE
- Flagler Schools was rated a “B” district during the last full assessment provided by the Florida Department of Education.
- Our 1-to-1 initiative has provided a device for every K–12 student for more than a decade.
- Our dedicated staff engage students in innovative learning spaces across our district.
- Our students have a variety of personalized learning opportunities, rigorous curricula, and meaningful learning experiences to prepare them for college and careers.
- Our high schools are ranked among the top half of the "Best High Schools" by US News and World Report.
- Our high school students are consistently named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and finalists.
- Our graduates can be found at every major Florida university, as well as military academies, Ivy League schools, and other prestigious campuses.
