West Florida High School/technical vs. Pensacola High School
Should I attend West Florida High School/technical or Pensacola High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Florida High School/technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Pensacola High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,209 students in grades 9-12, West Florida High School/technical 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 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,329 students in grades 9-12, Pensacola 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,209 students
1,329 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1120 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2308 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
360
464
Grade 10 Students
336
309
Grade 11 Students
268
288
Grade 12 Students
245
268
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
11%
% Black
26%
44%
% White
50%
31%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
