Palmetto High School vs. Lakewood Ranch High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palmetto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 1,984 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,429 students in grades 9-12, Lakewood Ranch High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,984 students
2,429 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3104 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1304 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
63%
Graduation Rate
89%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Grade 9 Students
544
580
Grade 10 Students
548
627
Grade 11 Students
437
618
Grade 12 Students
455
593
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
38%
16%
% Black
21%
5%
% White
36%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%