SPECTRUM ACADEMY

159 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Spectrum Junior/Senior High School, located in Stuart, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Martin County School District. The school is specifically designed to provide an alternative learning environment for students in grades 7 through 12 who require more individualized attention or unique academic structures than what is typically provided in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, the school aims to support students in overcoming academic or behavioral challenges to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

The program at Spectrum is centered on fostering a supportive, structured environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. As part of the district’s commitment to specialized programs, Spectrum utilizes targeted interventions and tailored curricula to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school’s mission is to provide these students with the tools, resources, and social-emotional guidance necessary to succeed academically and transition effectively into their post-secondary goals.

159

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SPECTRUM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	69
Black	24
Asian	1
Two or More	5

Hispanic
69 (43.4 %)
White
60 (37.7 %)
Black
24 (15.1 %)
Two or More
5 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARTIN
Phone:	(772)219-1870
Website:	http://martinschools.org/o/sa
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 8 38

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 22

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 42