Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Poplar Springs 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 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar Springs High School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Poplar Springs 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 Poplar Springs High School is 0.15, 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
#1896 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
92%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 Poplar Springs High School's ranking?
Poplar Springs High School is ranked #1896 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poplar Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Poplar Springs High School is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Poplar Springs High School?
404 students attend Poplar Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Poplar Springs High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Springs High School?
Poplar Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poplar Springs High School offer ?
Poplar Springs High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Poplar Springs High School part of?
Poplar Springs High School is part of Holmes School District.
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