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Former St. Joe Company Headquarters Is Home to One of Florida’s Top-Ranked Public High Schools

  • The Magnet Innovation Center ("MIC") ranks #17 among Florida public high schools & #136 nationally in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
  • The MIC was created in 2019 when The St. Joe Company donated its former corporate headquarters to the Walton County School District.
  • The school was established as Walton County's first STEAM-focused public high school.
  • The MIC is among the top-performing schools evaluated from approximately 27,000 eligible public high schools nationwide & 1,267 in Florida.
  • Walton County School District is ranked among Florida's highest-performing districts for the 2025–2026 school year under Superintendent Russell Hughes.
  • Jorge Gonzalez, President & CEO of The St. Joe Company, stated the partnership transformed the campus into a regionally valuable asset rather than a commercial office building.
  • The St. Joe Company emphasizes long-term investment in Northwest Florida infrastructure, institutions, & sustainable community ecosystems.
  • The MIC serves as a measurable example of successful public-private collaboration & strategic investment in regional educational institutions.