Crystal River High School was built in Crystal River, Florida in 1969. It was the second of the high schools located in Citrus County. The first enrollment count was 750 students. As of 2022, it is rated #3 out of 5 in Crystal River.
Serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12, Crystal River 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Crystal River High School serves the west part of its district in Crystal River, FL, covering an area of approximately 307.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crystal River High School's student population of 1,293 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Rankings
Crystal River 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 Crystal River High School is 0.36, 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
#3108 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Pirate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crystal River High School's ranking?
Crystal River High School is ranked #3108 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crystal River High School often compared to?
Crystal River High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lecanto High School, Citrus High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crystal River High School?
The graduation rate of Crystal River High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Crystal River High School?
1,293 students attend Crystal River High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Crystal River High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crystal River High School?
Crystal River High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crystal River High School offer ?
Crystal River High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crystal River High School part of?
Crystal River High School is part of Citrus School District.
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