The Osceola County School District has announced that 12 of its schools achieved an A grade for 2024, with four schools notably improving from B to A. Additionally, 20 schools in the district were awarded a B grade, including eight that progressed from a C to a B. Three schools that previously received a D grade advanced to a C. 
 
While the district’s overall grade remains steady at B, the administration attributes these positive changes to the unwavering commitment to academic excellence by educators, staff, students, and parents. This strong foundation is expected to propel the district toward achieving an overall A grade in the near future. The State Board of Education approved the Florida Department of Education’s updated school grading scale during the July board meeting on Wednesday. According to the FDoE released statement, school grades for the 2023-24 school year show they have continued improvement across Florida schools.
 
“As superintendent, I applaud these successes as we celebrate the numerous schools that have shown notable improvements, including those advancing from a “B” to an “A” and others demonstrating progress from lower ratings to higher ones. These achievements underscore our ongoing efforts to provide a supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. I commend the schools and educators for their unwavering commitment to excellence, as evidenced by their continuous improvement and dedication to student achievement. Together, we remain focused on our mission to ensure that all students receive a quality education and are prepared for future success. Thank you to our students, families, teachers, and staff for their hard work and dedication, Superintendent Dr. Mark Shanoff shared. “
 
Highlights of the results of Osceola School District’s Progress Monitoring 3 data from 2022-2023 to 2023-2024 include:

 

  • There are twelve “A” schools in 2024
    • Harmony Community School
    • Canoe Creek K-8
    • Celebration K-8
    • Narcoossee Middle School
    • Neptune Middle School
    • Neocity Academy
    • Osceola County School for the Arts
    • Osceola Virtual School
    • Professional and Technical School
    • New Dimensions High School
    • Osceola Science Charter
    • Sports Leadership Arts Management (SLAM)
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  • There are four schools improving from a “B” to an “A” in 2024
    • Narcoossee Middle School
    • Neptune Middle School
    • New Dimensions High School
    • Osceola Science Charter
  • There are twenty “B” schools in 2024
    •  Hickory Tree Elementary
    • Island Village Elementary
    • Lakeview Elementary
    • Michigan Avenue Elementary
    • Narcoossee Elementary
    • Ventura Elementary
    • Bellalago Charter Academy
    • Harmony Middle School
    • St. Cloud Middle School
    • Westside K-8
    • Celebration High School
    • Gateway High School
    • Harmony High School
    • St. Cloud High School
    • Tohopekaliga High School
    • Four Corners Charter School
    • Four Corners Upper School
    • Mater Palms Academy
    • Mater Academy at St. Cloud
    • Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry
  • There are eight schools improving from a “C” to a “B” in 2024
    • Lakeview Elementary
    • Ventura Elementary School
    • Westside K-8
    • Gateway High School
    • Tohopekaliga High School
    • Mater Palms Academy
    • Mater Academy at St. Cloud
    • Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry
  • There are three schools improving from a “D” to a “C” in 2024.
    • Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
    • Victory Charter                                                                                         
    • Victory Charter K-5
  • There are three commendable school improvement ratings
    • UCP Osceola Charter School
    • Main Street High School
    • Zenith Accelerated Academy
  • Heritage Park Academy maintained the Acceptable rating

Heather Kahoun, Chairwoman of the Osceola County School Board, remarked, “I am so pleased to see our district maintaining its “B” grade while making great strides towards an “A.” This reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff. While we celebrate this progress, we’re not resting on our laurels. We are committed to pushing forward, closing achievement gaps, and ensuring every student in Osceola County receives the best education. Our goal remains clear: to become an “A” district and provide the highest quality education possible for all our students.”​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​