Creating a Pipeline for the Next Generation of Marine Industry Talent
We are a private high school that prepares students for real careers in the marine industry, combining hands-on training, industry certifications, and purpose-driven education while earning your high school diploma. Our graduates step into the workforce ready to work with excellence, integrity, and meaning from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Students earn a fully accredited high school diploma aligned with Florida graduation requirements.
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Yes—students complete all required academic credits.
However, NextWave is uniquely designed to also prepare students for:Careers
Certifications
Real-world success
👉 College remains an option.
👉 Direction becomes the outcome. -
Safety is our top priority.
Students are placed with approved, vetted partners only
Adult supervision is always present
Clear expectations and accountability systems are in place
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That’s okay.
Students are introduced to multiple areas:
Operations
Customer service
Logistics
Technical skills
👉 They discover strengths over time.
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They won’t.
Self-paced learning allows students to:
Slow down when needed
Accelerate when ready
Teachers provide daily support and monitoring
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No—it’s different.
More independence
More responsibility
More real-world expectations
👉 Students are challenged in new and meaningful ways.
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South Florida’s marine industry offers careers in:
Marine mechanics
Yacht services
Marina operations
Marine technology
👉 Many of these careers:
Do not require a 4-year degree
Offer strong earning potential
👉 Many of these careers:
Do not require a 4-year degree
Offer strong earning potentialiption
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Join the Founders Wait List!
Do you currently have a child in 7th grade? Are you looking for a high school for the 2027-2028 school year that will fast track their career into the Marine Industry? We are opening August 2027 right here in South Florida. Spots are limited. Reach out today for more information and to get your child on the Founders Wait List for your 2027-2028 incoming ninth grader. We will accept the Step Up Scholarship that pays for $8,000 of your child’s high school tuition per year (exact amount is determined based on the most current state approved education budget and changes each year)