Ranked #3 Combination School in State of Florida
Seaside School students continue to earn high marks on annual state testing and rank as one of the top public schools in the State of Florida for 2020-2021. Results from the most recent Florida state assessments show that The Seaside School, Inc., the oldest, operating public charter school in the state, is the #3 ranked combination school in the State of Florida, performing above the majority of combination schools statewide, and continually scores higher on college entrance exams compared to the national student average.
Notably, data from the most recently administered tests in 2021 show Seaside School, Inc. scored #2 in the State of Florida for 7th and 8th grade mathematics, #7 in the State of Florida for 10th grade English Language Arts (ELA), and #6 in the State of Florida in 8th grade science. Additionally, students scored an average of more than 140 points higher than the state average on the PSAT.
“Certainly the performance of Seaside School plays an integral part in the success of Walton County School District’s grade. We treasure this relationship and the willing, intentional collaboration that we engage in for each child to receive a world-class education, contributing to the success of all students,” said Mr. A. Russell Hughes, Superintendent of Walton County School District. “Thank you, Seaside School, for carrying out, maintaining, and staying in lockstep with the high standards set by Walton County School District.”
Seaside School, Inc. is a combination school which encompasses elementary (5th grade), middle school (6th through 8th grades) and high school (9th through 12th grades). Depending on the specific state assessment, the school is either compared to other combination schools and/or to all schools statewide.
Middle School Statewide Achievements
The Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) test is an annual test administered in the subjects of English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and end-of-course (EOC) subjects such as Algebra 1. This annual assessment serves Florida students by measuring education gains and progress.
Seaside Neighborhood School is among the top performing public schools in the State of Florida in the following categories on the FSA and EOC exams for the 2020-2021 school year:
- 7th Grade Mathematics: #2 Ranked School
- 8th Grade Mathematics: #2 Ranked School
- 5th Grade Mathematics: #4 Ranked School
- 8th Grade Science: #6 Ranked School
- English Language Arts, Grades 5th through 8th: Top 4% Overall
High School Statewide Achievements
Seacoast Collegiate High School is among the top performing high schools in the State of Florida in the following categories on the FSA and EOC exams for the 2020-2021 school year:
- 10th Grade English Language Arts (ELA): #7 Ranked School
- 9th Grade English Language Arts (ELA): Top 4% Overall
- US History Pass Rate, End of Course Exam (EOC): Top 5% Overall
- Algebra 1, Fall 2020, End of Course Exam (EOC): Top 6% Overall
Additionally, Seacoast Collegiate High School recently learned that three Seacoast students have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Program Semi-Finalists. This year Walton County had a total of four students qualify for this status. Reagan Wells, Kegley Hubbard, and Knoxye Grinstead will all advance to the next level.
Admissions Seaside School operates as a public charter school and admissions are conducted on an annual basis. Admissions for the next school year open in February and applications are due by the end of March. The lottery drawing takes place in May for available openings. Currently, Seaside Neighborhood School currently has a waitlist while Seacoast Collegiate High School has select openings for the 2021-2022 school year. Seaside School, Inc. accepts applications for grades 5th through 12th for the 2022-2023 school year starting in February 2022.
Seacoast Collegiate High School will host an open house for interested students on Thursday, December 9th, 2021. If interested in learning more about admissions or attending upcoming events, please contact Dr. O’Prey at opreys@seasideschools.net.
Author: SWal Life
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