Milton High School is a public four-year high school located in Milton, Florida. Milton High School was established in 1915 making it the oldest school in Santa Rosa County.The original campus was built ...
Serving 2,027 students in grades 9-12, Milton 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Milton High School's student population of 2,027 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,027 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Milton 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 Milton High School is 0.46, 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
#2358 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milton High School's ranking?
Milton High School is ranked #2358 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Milton High School often compared to?
Milton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milton High School?
The graduation rate of Milton High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Milton High School?
2,027 students attend Milton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Milton High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Milton High School?
Milton High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milton High School offer ?
Milton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton High School part of?
Milton High School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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