Crescent City Junior-Senior High School is a high school in Crescent City, Florida, United States for 7th to 12th graders. Its sports teams are known as "The Raiders". The school is operated by Putnam County School District. There are approximately 1000 students attending currently.
Serving 945 students in grades 7-12, Crescent City Jr-sr 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crescent City Junior/Senior High School serves the southeast part of Crescent City, FL, covering an area of approximately 158.1 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 17.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crescent City Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Crescent City Jr-sr High School's student population of 945 students has grown by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 65% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crescent City Jr-sr 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 Crescent City Jr-sr High School is 0.63, 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
#3304 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
50%
38%
Black
13%
21%
White
32%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raiders
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crescent City Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School is ranked #3304 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crescent City Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Crescent City Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palatka Jr - Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Crescent City Jr-sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
945 students attend Crescent City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Crescent City Jr-sr High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crescent City Jr-sr High School offer ?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crescent City Jr-sr High School part of?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School is part of Putnam School District.
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