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Get Sold On Duval County Public Schools
Dear Community Stakeholders:
Welcome to Duval County Public Schools’ online
guide for new and potentially-new residents! When you
change residences, whether you move across county lines
or across the country, there is so much to learn about
your new town. The one that tops most parents’ lists is
to find a great school for their children. If you are a
parent who is new to the area, you came to the right
place! Not only is our county one of the largest per
square inch in the country, our district is one of the
largest public school districts in the nation. And, we
are striving to become the best.
Within our district, there are more than 160 schools
(106 elementary, 28 middle and 17 high schools). In
addition, there are five alternative schools, two
academies of technology and three exceptional education
schools. To effectively manage all of the schools
within our district, the district is divided into four
clusters with a cluster chief heading up each one.
Clusters 1 and 2 divide the K – 8 schools. Cluster 3
includes all the high schools, and Cluster 4 includes
the Superintendent’s Standard Bearer and Accelerated
schools. We serve approximately 130,000 students who
represent a diverse population.
On any given day, there are many wonderful things
happening in schools throughout Duval County. In an
effort to provide a glimpse into the many exciting
educational activities that enhance student and parent
involvement, each of Duval County schools has a presence
on our web site. Please utilize our web site to learn
all you can about our excellent schools. If you have
any questions, let us know.
It’s an exciting time for Duval County Public Schools,
and we invite you to join us on our journey.
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