Serving 1,735 students in grades 9-12, Escambia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Escambia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Escambia High School's student population of 1,735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Escambia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Escambia High School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3379 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
37%
21%
White
42%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escambia High School's ranking?
Escambia High School is ranked #3379 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Escambia High School often compared to?
Escambia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pensacola High School, Washington Senior High School, Pine Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Escambia High School?
The graduation rate of Escambia High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Escambia High School?
1,735 students attend Escambia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Escambia High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Escambia High School?
Escambia High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Escambia High School offer ?
Escambia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Escambia High School part of?
Escambia High School is part of Escambia School District.
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