High Schools in Okeechobee

The Okeechobee area of Florida is home to two high schools: Okeechobee High School and Tantie. While Okeechobee High School is the larger of the two with 1,692 students, Tantie stands out with its significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 0.0% compared to Okeechobee High School's 53.0%. Additionally, Tantie serves a more economically advantaged student population, with only 5.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 62% at Okeechobee High School.

Academically, Okeechobee High School's performance on state assessments is below the district and state averages across multiple subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and 9th and 10th grade ELA. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving student learning outcomes. In contrast, Tantie's academic performance data is not readily available, making it difficult to fully evaluate the school's performance compared to other high schools in Okeechobee.

Overall, the data highlights significant differences between Okeechobee High School and Tantie, particularly in terms of student demographics, academic performance, and attendance. Further investigation into the factors contributing to these differences could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the Okeechobee area.