Citrus High School is a public high school in the town of Inverness, Florida, United States. A part of the Citrus County School District, Citrus High currently offers a four-year curriculum in grades 9-12 and currently has an enrollment of 1,420 students. The school was founded in 1911.
Serving 1,465 students in grades 9-12, Citrus 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Citrus High School serves the eastern part of Inverness, FL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 241.2 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Citrus High School's student population of 1,465 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,465 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe, Achieve, Succeed
School Rankings
Citrus High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Citrus High School is 0.36, 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
#2960 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Hurricane
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Citrus High School's ranking?
Citrus High School is ranked #2960 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Citrus High School often compared to?
Citrus High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lecanto High School, Crystal River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Citrus High School?
The graduation rate of Citrus High School is 87%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Citrus High School?
1,465 students attend Citrus High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Citrus High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Citrus High School?
Citrus High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Citrus High School offer ?
Citrus High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Citrus High School part of?
Citrus High School is part of Citrus School District.
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