Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Santa Rosa 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Rosa Adult School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Milton, FL, covering an area of approximately 1,173.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 17.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 30.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Rosa High School's student population of 151 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa High School is 0.39, 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
#3596 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
38%
Black
8%
21%
White
77%
34%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Rosa High School's ranking?
Santa Rosa High School is ranked #3596 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Rosa High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Rosa High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Santa Rosa High School?
151 students attend Santa Rosa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Santa Rosa High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Rosa High School?
Santa Rosa High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Rosa High School offer ?
Santa Rosa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Rosa High School part of?
Santa Rosa High School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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