The Vernon Place High School (Closed 2008)

The Vernon Place High School serves 39 students in grades 7-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
39 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
17:1

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American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
10%
38%
Black
59%
21%

Showing 1998–2025. View full 29-year historical data

White
28%
34%

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All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.57

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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Vernon Place High School?
39 students attend The Vernon Place High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of The Vernon Place High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Vernon Place High School?
The Vernon Place High School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Vernon Place High School offer ?
The Vernon Place High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is The Vernon Place High School part of?
The Vernon Place High School is part of Washington School District.

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