Meet the Superintendent

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Dr. Christopher Bernier

Welcome!  

I am absolutely delighted to welcome you to Duval County Public Schools. We are a State of Florida A-Rated District and one of the top-rated urban school districts in the nation. We are proud to share that over 99% of our schools have earned a grade of A, B, or C, our 95% graduation rate continues to climb to record highs, and that 45 of our school improved one or two letter grades in the 2024-2025 school year. These achievements are a testament to our unwavering commitment to preparing students for success in college, careers, and  life and demonstrates that Duval Delivers for its student and families.

Our district is home to more than 150 schools, each staffed with a team of dedicated educators eager to support and launch your child’s academic journey. For those of you who already have students enrolled in our district, thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We do not take this responsibility lightly, as we understand that a strong education is the foundation for lifelong achievement. The skills our students develop here will empower them to become capable leaders and valuable contributors to society.

 For those of you exploring whether Duval County Public Schools is the right fit for your child, I'd love for you to consider the following points: Our students have unparalleled opportunities to earn college credit and career credentials while still in high school, and even in middle school, through our acceleration and early college programs. These opportunities make the successful college student and career ready upon graduation.  The foundation for these exceptional programs begins in our elementary and middle schools. We know you have choice, but please make an informed one about where you child will spend their 1260 hours this school  year.

There is so much more to share about Duval County Public Schools, and I encourage you to visit our Academic webpage for more details about our stellar programs. If you want to explore specific grade levels, please check out our Elementary, Middle, and High School webpages. With our extensive acceleration, career, and magnet programs, as well as our rigorous curriculum and student support services at all levels, I am confident that you will find Duval County Public Schools to be the right choice for you and your family.