Our District
Flagler Schools serves over 13,000 students across ten schools. With over 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
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
- 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.