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A.L. Fortune Secondary
About
A.L. Fortune Secondary is located at 500 Bass Ave, Enderby, BC V4Y 4B2. The school acknowledges, honours, and gives thanks for the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people, and values relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands it has the privilege of educating children.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (North Okanagan-Shuswap)
Education language: District information notes that French Immersion is offered in SD83, with instruction delivered in French for the Immersion program (students join together into one program in Grade 8 for secondary years). The sources provided do not confirm whether A.L. Fortune Secondary itself offers French Immersion or which language(s) are used for core instruction at this school.
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 250 838-6431
Email: alf@sd83.bc.ca
Principal: Mark Marino
Education Languages
District information notes that French Immersion is offered in SD83, with instruction delivered in French for the Immersion program (students join together into one program in Grade 8 for secondary years). The sources provided do not confirm whether A.L. Fortune Secondary itself offers French Immersion or which language(s) are used for core instruction at this school.
Programs and Services
Athletics (school sports) The school lists athletics and posts weekly gym/on-the-road schedules (e.g., practices and games). Athletics and extracurricular sports Careers / Work Experience The school lists Careers and Work Experience among its Programs & Services. Library The school lists a Library as one of its Programs & Services. Safe and caring schools The school lists “ERASE - Safe Schools” under Programs & Services.
- Boys Basketball (Grades 7/8, Junior, Senior)
- Girls Basketball (Grades 7/8, Junior)
School Culture and Expectations
The school publicly acknowledges the traditional lands and history of the Secwépemc people and emphasizes valuing relationships with the First Nation communities on whose lands the district educates children.
Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here
The school’s site links to School District No. 83 transportation information, including bus registration and route information, plus a bus code of conduct form and safety resources. SD83 transportation includes daily bus routes and provides access to the Traversa My Ride K-12 busing app/website for families. Transportation department contact information is provided for questions or concerns.
Location
A.L. Fortune Secondary Reviews
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Academic Learning of A.L. Fortune Secondary
32.76
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 overall score: 33 - well below the district average of 40, trailing by 8 points.
Literacy: 30
Numeracy: 35
Numeracy is a relative strength; literacy has more room to grow.
48.66
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 49 - in line with the province public school average of 49, within 0 points.
Students report engagement, effort, and investment in learning at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
57.83
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 58 - well above the province public school average of 50, ahead by 8 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.89
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
Grade 7 score: 76 - well above the province public school average of 52, ahead by 24 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: Grade 7. In 2024-2025, literacy is 30, numeracy is 35, and overall is 33.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score improved by 14 points.
In the latest year, numeracy is the strongest of the three measures at 35, while literacy is lowest at 30.
Across the available years, literacy improved by 10 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 18 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 33, student commitment to learning is 49, critical thinking is 58, and college and career readiness is 76.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 76, while Academic Performance is lowest at 33.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 9 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
52.86
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 53 - below the province public school average of 57, trailing by 4 points.
Students report weaker creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
60.48
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 11 points.
Students report weaker participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen voice, involvement, and connection.
60.44
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 60 - well below the province public school average of 69, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, making health and well-being an area to watch closely.
66.85
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 67 - well below the province public school average of 75, trailing by 8 points.
Students report weaker effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting work habits are an area to strengthen.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 60, Health is 60, and Work Ethic is 67.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 67, while Health is lowest at 60.
Work Ethic shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 7 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
67.86
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 77, trailing by 9 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide weaker support for student learning than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen community connection and involvement.
67.86
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - well below the district public school average of 79, trailing by 11 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated less positively than in comparable schools, making this a resource area to strengthen.
42.22
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 42 - well below the district public school average of 71, trailing by 29 points.
Instructional resources are rated less positively than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen access or quality.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 68, Facilities and Personnel is 68, and Learning Resources is 42.
The strongest current area is Community Support at 68, while Learning Resources is lowest at 42.
Community Support shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 18 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
60.82
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - well below the province public school average of 66, trailing by 5 points.
Students report a weaker academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen the school's learning focus and academic expectations.
64.51
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well below the province public school average of 78, trailing by 14 points.
Students report weaker relationships among peers, staff, and the school community than in comparable schools, suggesting connection and trust are areas to strengthen.
61.79
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - well below the province public school average of 73, trailing by 11 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 65 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 65, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Safety shows the largest shift across the available period, improved by 9 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
58.93
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 59 - well below the province public school average of 72, trailing by 13 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Grade 7 trend view. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 59.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, was broadly stable since 2019/2020.