30849 Palm Dr
Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Marathon high school has a horrible education system I went there for a tew years and couldn't tell you one productive thing I've learned in that school administration also blows some of them have horrible attitude and hardly ever do anything about occurring issues they focus on dress code and attendance rather than the drug issue there which seem to be more important than a little rip in your jeans and other deceitful things that happen there as well they are extremely disorganized when it comes to state testing I would not recommend putting your child in this school they also seem to disregard issues between students until it gets physical and have to do something about it most the time they'd rather sit around because they don't like to write reports the things that they discipline for is absolutely ridiculous your child will get disciplined for a tardy before they'll get disciplined for skipping classes they'll bring it your attention when your child's academics are at risk due to poor attendance.

As an educator with experience across multiple districts, I have observed ongoing challenges within this school and district that appear to reflect broader, system-level patterns rather than isolated concerns.Instructional Consistency:There is noticeable variability in instructional practices across classrooms, suggesting that expectations and implementation are not consistently aligned. This can result in uneven learning experiences for students.Student Support Systems:Supports intended for students, including those requiring additional or specialized services, are not consistently implemented. As a result, the effectiveness of these supports can vary and does not always translate into meaningful or measurable progress.Leadership & Staff Treatment:At the district level, expectations and accountability do not appear to be applied consistently across staff. There is a lack of uniformity in how employees are supported and held to expectations, which can create a perception that practices differ depending on the individual rather than being applied equitably.Communication:Communication from administration is often limited, unclear, or not provided in a timely manner. In some cases, attempts to seek clarification or guidance do not receive responses, which contributes to confusion and inconsistent implementation across classrooms and schools.Safety & School Environment:There are also concerns related to consistency in safety procedures and overall campus environment. At times, safety practices do not appear to be implemented in a consistent or clearly communicated manner, which can contribute to a sense of uncertainty for staff.Overall:Compared to other districts, these challenges appear more persistent and widespread. Greater consistency, responsiveness, and equitable implementation of expectations would be necessary to improve both staff effectiveness and student outcomes.

BPA was the first school to recognize that my kids were ready for more than cookie-cutter, rote learning. They helped get my kids extra online classes and tested to skip a grade and get placed in the nearby collegiate high school. Since my kids were getting straight “A”s this was a sacrifice for the school. The grades and tests were helping the school rating and potential for salary bumps. The teachers and admins thought of the kids first and did everything they could to help them.I am extremely pleased with BPA and a lot of the staff, teachers, and administration.