Serving 426 students in grades 6-12, Wewahitchka 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wewahitchka High School serves the northern part of its school district in Wewahitchka, FL, covering an area of approximately 279.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 15.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wewahitchka High School's student population of 426 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
School Motto
Guiding our students to make the world a better place!
School Rankings
Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka High School is 0.24, 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
#2802 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
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
80-89%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gator colors
School Mascot
Gators
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wewahitchka High School's ranking?
Wewahitchka High School is ranked #2802 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wewahitchka High School often compared to?
Wewahitchka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port St. Joe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wewahitchka High School?
The graduation rate of Wewahitchka High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wewahitchka High School?
426 students attend Wewahitchka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wewahitchka High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wewahitchka High School?
Wewahitchka High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wewahitchka High School offer ?
Wewahitchka High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wewahitchka High School part of?
Wewahitchka High School is part of Gulf School District.
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