THE DOVE (DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THRU VOC. ED.)

JACKSON
5229 EZELL RD
GRACEVILLE, FL 32440
23 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
The DOVE (Developing Opportunities Thru Vocational Education) center, located in Graceville, Florida, serves as a specialized educational facility operating under the Jackson County School District. The program is designed to provide alternative and vocational pathways for students who benefit from a non-traditional academic environment. By focusing on hands-on skill development, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world workforce readiness, helping students acquire the practical experience necessary for future employment or post-secondary technical training.

As an extension of the Jackson County School Board’s broader educational mission, DOVE emphasizes personalized learning and the cultivation of career-ready attributes. The facility provides a structured environment where students can work toward meeting their academic requirements while simultaneously exploring vocational interests. By prioritizing vocational education, the school plays a vital role in supporting students who may thrive in trade-based or applied learning settings, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities needed to succeed after graduation.
23
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    13 (56.5 %)
  • White
    6 (26.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (17.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: JACKSON
Phone: (850)263-2950
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 1
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 4
Grade 12 2
Gender Ratio