GLADES

Headquartered at 400 10th St SW in Moore Haven, Florida, the Glades School District serves as a primary, fully operational public school system dedicated to supporting families across the region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter district within a completely rural environment, Glades spans nine operational schools that offer a seamless educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in the greater Clewiston area, the district provides a close-knit learning setting tailored to its distant rural geographic footprint, ensuring students across all grade levels have consistent access to foundational academics, student services, and extracurricular growth.

The district serves a vibrant student body of 1,852 enrollment, balanced between 937 male and 915 female learners. Highlighting the rich cultural tapestry of the community, the student population includes 848 Hispanic students, 541 White students, 184 American Indian students, and 172 Black students, alongside multiracial and other represented backgrounds. To nurture and guide this diverse student body, the district maintains a dedicated workforce of roughly 366 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 95 full-time equivalent teachers, 38 instructional aides, and more than 230 support personnel, creating a well-resourced instructional and operational environment committed to academic development and community involvement.