MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER

MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in ATLANTIC BEACH, FL with about 44 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 3 teachers, MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER (MSEC), located in Atlantic Beach, Florida, serves as a specialized instructional facility for the Duval County Public Schools district. Situated in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, the center functions as an "outdoor classroom" designed to immerse students in hands-on environmental and marine science education. By leveraging its unique coastal location, the MSEC provides students with direct access to diverse ecosystems, allowing them to engage with the natural environment in ways that traditional school buildings cannot facilitate.

The center’s curriculum is centered on promoting ecological literacy, conservation, and scientific inquiry through experiential learning. Programs offered at the MSEC typically supplement the standard science curricula for various grade levels, offering field trips and specialized workshops that focus on topics such as marine biology, oceanography, and local environmental stewardship. By bridging the gap between textbook theory and real-world application, the MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER plays a vital role in fostering a deeper understanding of Florida’s complex coastal habitats and encouraging the next generation of environmental scientists.

For more information, contact MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER at (904) 247-5973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.