Palmetto Ridge High School

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Palmetto Ridge High School ranks 295 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palmetto Ridge High School is a public high school in Naples, Florida, serving 2,347 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

Palmetto Ridge stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (57.22%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 24.68% to 83.41% Hispanic students. The school has maintained a high 4-year graduation rate, ranging from 94.5% to 95.2% over the past 5 years, higher than the state and district averages. However, Palmetto Ridge has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.9% in 2019-2020 to 30.3% in 2021-2022, which is higher than surrounding schools. The school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1 and English Language Arts, lag behind the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 31% to 57% compared to the district's 50% to 68% and the state's 48% to 55%. Palmetto Ridge also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.43% to 61.12%, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 20.31% to 53.06%.

Compared to nearby schools, Palmetto Ridge stands out for its racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and African American students. Its graduation rates are higher than Immokalee High School (87.4%) but lower than Barron Collier High School (97.1%). Palmetto Ridge's test scores are generally lower than the surrounding high-performing schools like Barron Collier and Gulf Coast High School. The school also has a higher percentage of students from lower-income families compared to the other schools in the area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1655 Victory Ln
Naples, FL 34120

(239) 377-2400

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
295^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,800

Feeder schools for Palmetto Ridge High School:

Elementary:	Corkscrew Elementary School
	Estates Elementary School
	Palmetto Elementary School
	Sabal Palm Elementary School
Middle:	Corkscrew Middle School
	Cypress Palm Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

Number of students: 2,035

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.5%

White:

27.1%

African American:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto Ridge High School ranks better than 63.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 10 ranked high schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.94. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmetto Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), White (27.1%), African American (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Ridge High School is 24.9. 10 high schools in the Collier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto Ridge High School employs 81.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Ridge High School is $9,800. 8 high schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmetto Ridge High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto Ridge High School 295^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palmetto Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto Ridge High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	53.45	269^th	563	52.2%
2008	57.72	250^th	577	56.7%
2009	59.18	258^th	587	56.0%
2010	70.74	168^th	620	72.9%
2011	65.82	215^th	622	65.4%
2012	49.38	247^th	606	59.2%
2013	63.32	172^nd	648	73.5%
2014	57.73	250^th	687	63.6%
2016	55.76	217^th	693	68.7%
2017	64.08	149^th	714	79.1%
2018	64.46	154^th	716	78.5%
2019	54.42	248^th	734	66.2%
2021	47.81	287^th	746	61.5%
2022	51.38	264^th	774	65.9%
2023	50.86	277^th	792	65.0%
2024	50.94	295^th	807	63.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Ridge High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	834	85	12	581	11	n/a	n/a	0	1523
2006	988	97	15	708	6	n/a	n/a	0	1814
2007	1008	118	21	821	6	n/a	n/a	16	1990
2008	953	135	24	853	3	n/a	n/a	28	1996
2009	876	132	20	788	5	n/a	n/a	40	1861
2010	820	128	18	785	4	n/a	n/a	38	1793
2011	861	118	22	801	7	0	23	0	1832
2012	868	120	23	835	10	0	27	0	1883
2013	829	115	26	852	18	0	28	0	1868
2014	815	121	27	801	26	4	25	0	1819
2015	835	123	30	739	39	3	25	0	1794
2016	855	138	26	758	49	5	25	0	1856
2017	852	157	23	800	49	5	42	0	1928
2018	788	184	13	864	44	3	53	0	1949
2019	763	190	12	922	30	2	52	0	1971
2020	731	209	12	1050	23	2	59	0	2086
2021	748	218	17	1153	14	2	53	0	2205
2022	719	222	23	1237	2	1	49	0	2253
2023	687	222	32	1343	3	1	59	0	2347
2024	551	202	26	1211	4	3	38	0	2035

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1523	79.0	19.3	28.2
2006	1814	90.0	20.2	20.3
2007	1990	107.0	18.6	24.1
2008	1996	107.5	18.6	28.1
2009	1861	107.2	18.8	36.1
2010	1793	92.5	19.3	38.8
2011	1832	94.7	19.3	42.6
2012	1883	100.0	18.8	44.2
2013	1868	101.0	18.4	47.4
2014	1819	95.0	19.1	48.6
2015	1794	89.0	20.1	49.4
2016	1856	91.0	20.3	50.2
2017	1928	94.0	20.5	48
2018	1949	88.0	22.1	55.8
2019	1971	82.6	23.8	47.3
2020	2086	88.1	23.6	50.4
2021	2205	89.8	24.5	58.6
2022	2253	92.6	24.3	61.1
2023	2347	98.0	23.9	38.4
2024	2035	81.6	24.9	37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmetto Ridge High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	1523	79.0	19.3	28.2
2006	1814	90.0	20.2	20.3
2007	1990	107.0	18.6	24.1
2008	1996	107.5	18.6	28.1
2009	1861	107.2	18.8	36.1
2010	1793	92.5	19.3	38.8
2011	1832	94.7	19.3	42.6
2012	1883	100.0	18.8	44.2
2013	1868	101.0	18.4	47.4
2014	1819	95.0	19.1	48.6
2015	1794	89.0	20.1	49.4
2016	1856	91.0	20.3	50.2
2017	1928	94.0	20.5	48
2018	1949	88.0	22.1	55.8
2019	1971	82.6	23.8	47.3
2020	2086	88.1	23.6	50.4
2021	2205	89.8	24.5	58.6
2022	2253	92.6	24.3	61.1
2023	2347	98.0	23.9	38.4
2024	2035	81.6	24.9	37.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Ridge High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$336 (4.3%)	$7,521 (95.7%)	$7,857
2019	$283 (3.4%)	$7,936 (96.6%)	$8,219
2020	$205 (2.5%)	$8,073 (97.5%)	$8,278
2021	$279 (3.4%)	$7,947 (96.6%)	$8,226
2022	$452 (5.2%)	$8,280 (94.8%)	$8,733
2023	$988 (10.1%)	$8,813 (89.9%)	$9,800

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 248^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 792 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Ridge High School)	54	49	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	56	52	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Ridge High School)	55	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	53	53
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palmetto Ridge High School)	76	68	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Collier)	69	69
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Palmetto Ridge High School)	69	60	9%
End of Course US History (Collier)	73	66	7%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palmetto Ridge High School)	40	34	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Collier)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Palmetto Ridge High School)	64	67	3%
End of Course Geometry (Collier)	60	60
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1971	2347	19.1%
African American	190	222	16.8%
American Indian	30	3	90%
Asian	12	32	166.7%
Hispanic	922	1343	45.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	763	687	10%
Two or More Races	52	59	13.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	38.4%	8.9%

Schools Near Palmetto Ridge High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmetto Ridge High School	Public	9-12	1655 Victory Ln	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-2400	2,035	82	24.9	37.7%	551 (27.1%)	202 (9.9%)	1,211 (59.5%)	26 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	38 (1.9%)	50.9	295^th of 807 public high schools	63.4%		50.9	277^th of 792 public high schools	65.0%	18	52.0	57.0	34.0	56.0	69.0	66.0	$9,800	$988	$8,813
Gulf Coast High School	Public	9-12	7878 Shark Way	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1400	1,831	79	23.0	24.0%	974 (53.2%)	94 (5.1%)	626 (34.2%)	69 (3.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (3.6%)	64.8	173^rd of 807 public high schools	78.6%		69.4	134^th of 792 public high schools	83.1%	39	60.0	65.0	47.0	65.0	73.0	81.0	$9,397	$689	$8,708
Golden Gate High School	Public	9-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1600	1,886	84	22.4	50.3%	148 (7.8%)	309 (16.4%)	1,381 (73.2%)	13 (0.7%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	31 (1.6%)	46.9	337^th of 807 public high schools	58.2%		38.8	403^rd of 792 public high schools	49.1%	66	43.0	43.0	40.0	67.0	91.0	63.0	$10,650	$1,452	$9,199
Naples Area Teenage Parenting	Public	6-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1642	28	1	28.0	82.1%	2 (7.1%)	4 (14.3%)	22 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Florida Virtual Course Offerings	Public, Virtual	9-12	5775 Osceola Trail	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-0088	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Aubrey Rogers High School	Public	9-12	15100 Veterans Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(239) 377-2600	1,215	53	22.7	25.2%	725 (59.7%)	50 (4.1%)	360 (29.6%)	32 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (3.5%)								(n/a)	74.0	68.0	39.0	74.0	78.0	78.0
Barron Collier High School	Public	9-12	5600 Cougar Dr	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1200	1,532	71	21.6	19.9%	873 (57.0%)	56 (3.7%)	516 (33.7%)	47 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (2.5%)	77.9	80^th of 807 public high schools	90.1%		76.1	94^th of 792 public high schools	88.1%	14	71.0	78.0	65.0	81.0	84.0	78.0	$10,911	$882	$10,029
Bonita Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	25592 Imperial Pkwy	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 495-3022	1,528	55	27.9	37.4%	559 (36.6%)	23 (1.5%)	880 (57.6%)	36 (2.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (1.8%)	34.4	483^rd of 807 public high schools	40.1%		42.2	367^th of 792 public high schools	53.7%	116	55.0	49.0	10.0	46.0	47.0	51.0	$8,126	$1,189	$6,938
Immokalee Teen Parenting Prog	Public	6-12	701 Immokalee Dr	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1165	37	1	74.0	89.2%	4 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Immokalee High School	Public	9-12	701 Immokalee Dr	Immokalee	34142	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1800	2,055	85	24.2	76.5%	42 (2.0%)	288 (14.0%)	1,714 (83.4%)	1 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	38.4	435^th of 807 public high schools	46.1%		35.1	441^st of 792 public high schools	44.3%	6	37.0	43.0	37.0	49.0	64.0	69.0	$10,959	$1,670	$9,288

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Ridge High School

What district is Palmetto Ridge High School in?

Collier

What schools feed into Palmetto Ridge High School?

Palmetto Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Corkscrew Elementary School
Elementary : Estates Elementary School
Elementary : Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary : Sabal Palm Elementary School
Middle : Corkscrew Middle School
Middle : Cypress Palm Middle School

Is Palmetto Ridge High School a good school?

Palmetto Ridge High School ranks 295^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Palmetto Ridge High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,035 students attended Palmetto Ridge High School.

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Ridge High School?

Students at Palmetto Ridge High School are 60% Hispanic, 27% White, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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