Our District

Flagler Schools serves over 13,000 students across ten schools. With over 2,000 employees, the 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 the state and has been recognized for its technology-infused learning spaces and innovative programs for students.

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

In 2021, Flagler Schools adopted a three-year Strategic Plan that established goals in alignment with our mission. 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, Student Supports, Social-Emotional Well-Being, Talent, Operational Efficiency, and 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 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.

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 over 10 years.

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.

Awards

Florida School of Excellence

Indian Trails Middle School has consistently been named a School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). 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.

Five-Star School Award

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

Golden School Award

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

ISTE Distinguished District Award

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.