Okeechobee Times

Okeechobee County School Board and Indian River State College effectively collaborate to provide the opportunity for students to earn college credit while in high school through the Dual Enrollment program.  Thirty-three (33) recent Okeechobee graduates left their high school career with an Associates Degree from IRSC.

The Florida Department of Education recently released data on students enrolled in a Dual Enrollment program state-wide.

White students

Florida: 10%

Okeechobee 10%

Black students

Florida: 6%

Okeechobee 5%

Hispanic students

Florida: 7%

Okeechobee 9%

District-wide

Florida: 8%

Okeechobee 9%

English Learners

Florida: 2%

Okeechobee 6%

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