Is Fort White High School a good school?

Fort White High School ranks 397 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fort White High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,117 students attended Fort White High School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort White High School?

Students at Fort White High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Fort White High School?

Fort White High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Columbia City Elementary School Elementary : Fort White Elementary School

Fort White High School

Summary:

Fort White High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 1,158 students in Fort White, Florida, which is part of the Columbia District.

Fort White High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.1% to 98.9% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates at nearby Columbia High School (91.3%). However, the school struggles with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 47.2%, compared to the 54.3% rate at Columbia High School and the state average. While Fort White High School performs better than the state and district averages in some subject areas, such as Biology 1, US History, and Civics, it lags behind in others, including Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts.

Compared to nearby schools, Fort White High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.54% to 57.6% over the past three years, which is higher than the rates at Bell High School (48.33%) and Columbia High School (49.8%). Despite the higher per-student spending at Fort White High School, which has increased from $8,490 to $10,625 over the past three years, the school's academic performance remains mixed compared to the state and district averages, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be influencing the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-12

17828 SW State Road 47
Fort White, FL 32038

(386) 319-7272

District: Columbia

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,625

Feeder schools for Fort White High School:

Elementary:	Columbia City Elementary School
	Fort White Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,117

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Hispanic:

12.4%

African American:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort White High School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.81. (See more...)

Compare Details Fort White High School ranks better than 50.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Columbia School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fort White 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: White (71.5%), Hispanic (12.4%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort White High School is 17.1, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Columbia School District. (See more...)

Compare Fort White High School employs 65 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort White High School is $10,625, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 high schools in the Columbia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort White High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Fort White High School 595^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Fort White High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Fort White High School 397^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Fort White High School in the ranking list.)

Columbia:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 27^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	55.35	284^th	593	52.1%
2005	50.99	320^th	602	46.8%
2006	45.21	389^th	675	42.4%
2007	49.63	396^th	736	46.2%
2008	44.23	446^th	740	39.7%
2009	55.91	372^nd	780	52.3%
2010	57.36	383^rd	839	54.4%
2011	57.48	416^th	891	53.3%
2012	52.57	440^th	897	50.9%
2013	47.60	517^th	956	45.9%
2014	42.65	581^st	999	41.8%
2016	42.71	570^th	997	42.8%
2017	43.12	588^th	1031	43.0%
2018	47.69	550^th	1035	46.9%
2019	58.71	434^th	1099	60.5%
2021	52.47	519^th	1136	54.3%
2022	51.94	520^th	1148	54.7%
2023	49.78	567^th	1177	51.8%
2024	49.81	595^th	1196	50.3%

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

Rank History for Fort White High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	66.21	163^rd	484	66.3%
2005	49.92	271^st	487	44.4%
2006	53.76	231^st	477	51.6%
2007	57.72	239^th	563	57.5%
2008	56.81	261^st	577	54.8%
2009	52.60	306^th	587	47.9%
2010	49.42	354^th	620	42.9%
2011	51.05	331^st	622	46.8%
2012	50.05	237^th	606	60.9%
2013	47.67	308^th	648	52.5%
2014	44.55	370^th	687	46.1%
2016	42.36	352^nd	693	49.2%
2017	39.87	378^th	714	47.1%
2018	40.02	376^th	716	47.5%
2019	48.38	300^th	734	59.1%
2021	45.43	311^th	746	58.3%
2022	46.10	323^rd	774	58.3%
2023	36.71	425^th	792	46.3%
2024	42.28	397^th	807	50.8%

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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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by a student
Friday, May 3, 2013

Fort White was one of my first schools ever. The teachers improved as the year went on. I NEVER got a test score lower than a 95%. I wish I would have had the opportunity to stay there longer and maybe even to graduate from 12th grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fort White High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	909	117	3	37	4	n/a	n/a	0	1070
2002	1014	125	3	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	1193
2003	1014	125	3	48	3	n/a	n/a	0	1193
2004	1040	136	5	56	6	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2005	1124	141	5	60	8	n/a	n/a	0	1338
2006	1153	141	5	65	8	n/a	n/a	0	1372
2007	1066	127	7	71	8	n/a	n/a	34	1313
2008	1058	112	7	82	8	n/a	n/a	27	1294
2009	1034	113	5	77	9	n/a	n/a	35	1273
2010	1025	105	4	73	7	n/a	n/a	44	1258
2011	993	102	3	85	8	0	46	0	1237
2012	953	104	5	80	7	0	36	0	1185
2013	929	107	6	81	5	1	37	0	1166
2014	937	135	4	71	9	1	40	0	1197
2015	890	109	5	70	3	1	45	0	1123
2016	870	121	7	77	4	1	51	0	1131
2017	875	123	5	97	3	0	51	0	1154
2018	870	135	5	106	2	1	55	0	1174
2019	851	131	4	107	2	1	68	0	1164
2020	871	130	4	138	2	3	70	0	1218
2021	812	117	4	143	3	0	61	0	1140
2022	816	116	4	140	2	0	58	0	1136
2023	827	109	2	143	2	1	74	0	1158
2024	799	104	1	139	1	0	73	0	1117

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 Fort White High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1070	49.0	21.8	42.1
2002	1193	62.0	19.2	47.7
2003	1193	62.0	19.2	47.7
2004	1243	62.0	20.0	50.3
2005	1338	69.0	19.4	49.3
2006	1372	74.0	18.5	50.1
2007	1313	81.0	16.2	50
2008	1294	83.5	15.5	50
2009	1273	88.2	15.3	54.7
2010	1258	81.0	15.5	55.5
2011	1237	80.9	15.2	56.7
2012	1185	76.4	15.5	58.2
2013	1166	76.0	15.3	63.2
2014	1197	75.0	15.9	63.2
2015	1123	79.0	14.2	62.9
2016	1131	76.0	14.8	63.7
2017	1154	74.0	15.5	51.6
2018	1174	70.0	16.7	55.6
2019	1164	68.0	17.1	51.6
2020	1218	69.0	17.6	50.3
2021	1140	70.0	16.2	52.5
2022	1136	69.0	16.4	56.4
2023	1158	67.0	17.2	57.6
2024	1117	65.0	17.1	58.8

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 Fort White High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1070	49.0	21.8	42.1
2002	1193	62.0	19.2	47.7
2003	1193	62.0	19.2	47.7
2004	1243	62.0	20.0	50.3
2005	1338	69.0	19.4	49.3
2006	1372	74.0	18.5	50.1
2007	1313	81.0	16.2	50
2008	1294	83.5	15.5	50
2009	1273	88.2	15.3	54.7
2010	1258	81.0	15.5	55.5
2011	1237	80.9	15.2	56.7
2012	1185	76.4	15.5	58.2
2013	1166	76.0	15.3	63.2
2014	1197	75.0	15.9	63.2
2015	1123	79.0	14.2	62.9
2016	1131	76.0	14.8	63.7
2017	1154	74.0	15.5	51.6
2018	1174	70.0	16.7	55.6
2019	1164	68.0	17.1	51.6
2020	1218	69.0	17.6	50.3
2021	1140	70.0	16.2	52.5
2022	1136	69.0	16.4	56.4
2023	1158	67.0	17.2	57.6
2024	1117	65.0	17.1	58.8

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 Fort White High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$376 (4.7%)	$7,645 (95.3%)	$8,021
2019	$291 (3.5%)	$8,100 (96.5%)	$8,391
2020	$294 (3.5%)	$8,196 (96.5%)	$8,490
2021	$985 (10.0%)	$8,833 (90.0%)	$9,818
2022	$1,702 (17.5%)	$8,000 (82.4%)	$9,703
2023	$1,934 (18.2%)	$8,691 (81.8%)	$10,625

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort White High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 434^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 567^th of 1177 Middle schools	8.7%
Ranks 300^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 425^th of 792 High schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort White High School)	50	49	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	57	52	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fort White High School)	56	50	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	69	56	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort White High School)	57	44	13%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	53	46	7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fort White High School)	66	49	17%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	63	52	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort White High School)	57	46	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort White High School)	43	29	14%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia)	36	24	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Fort White High School)	59	59
8th Grade Science (Columbia)	52	50	2%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Fort White High School)	43	41	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	47	48	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Fort White High School)	39	44	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia)	49	45	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Fort White High School)	74	57	17%
End of Course Biology 1 (Columbia)	63	55	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Fort White High School)	69	56	13%
End of Course US History (Columbia)	63	60	3%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Fort White High School)	76	55	21%
End of Course Civics (Columbia)	72	61	11%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Fort White High School)	62	52	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Columbia)	64	49	15%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Fort White High School)	52	51	1%
End of Course Geometry (Columbia)	50	47	3%
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	1164	1158	0.5%
African American	131	109	16.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	107	143	33.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	851	827	2.8%
Two or More Races	68	74	8.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	57.6%	6%

Schools Near Fort White High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fort White High School	Public	6-12	17828 SW State Road 47	Fort White	32038	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 319-7272	1,117	65	17.1	58.8%	799 (71.5%)	104 (9.3%)	139 (12.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (6.5%)	42.3	397^th of 807 public high schools	50.8%		36.7	425^th of 792 public high schools	46.3%	28	49.0	47.0	52.0	51.0	47.0	36.0	55.0	38.0	70.0	34.0	54.0	61.0	62.0	68.0	$10,625	$1,934	$8,691
Branford High School	Public	6-12	405 Reynolds St NE	Branford	32008	Suwannee County	Suwannee	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 935-5600	782	39	19.8	54.1%	613 (78.4%)	22 (2.8%)	113 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.2%)	55.8	243^rd of 807 public high schools	69.9%		49.9	286^th of 792 public high schools	63.9%	43	65.0	55.0	60.0	55.0	53.0	66.0	65.0	27.0	60.0	46.0	63.0	65.0	79.0	80.0	$9,639	$1,523	$8,116
Santa Fe High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	16213 NW Us Highway 441	Alachua	32615	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(386) 462-1125	1,151	44	26.2	46.7%	666 (57.9%)	216 (18.8%)	168 (14.6%)	24 (2.1%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (6.3%)	45	362^nd of 807 public high schools	55.1%		53.3	252^nd of 792 public high schools	68.2%	110				57.0	54.0					31.0	39.0	64.0	59.0		$8,167	$649	$7,519
Bell High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	930 S Main St	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 463-3232	648	35	18.5	52.6%	525 (81.0%)	15 (2.3%)	80 (12.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.7%)	66.4	160^th of 807 public high schools	80.2%		63.5	177^th of 792 public high schools	77.7%	17	63.0	50.0	55.0	64.0	59.0	49.0	35.0	70.0	56.0	54.0	66.0	85.0	85.0	81.0	$13,211	$2,168	$11,043
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	469 SE Fighting Tiger Dr	Lake City	32025	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 755-8080	1,727	76	22.6	58.3%	977 (56.6%)	511 (29.6%)	114 (6.6%)	28 (1.6%)	8 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (5.1%)	38.1	438^th of 807 public high schools	45.7%		35.8	435^th of 792 public high schools	45.1%	3				46.0	44.0					25.0	49.0	57.0	60.0		$8,502	$1,449	$7,053
Columbia Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	372 W Duval St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 758-4935	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Columbia Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	5-12	372 W Duval St	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	Yes	No	(386) 755-8053	18	0			8 (44.4%)	9 (50.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pathways Academy	Public	6-12	1301 NW Labonte Ln	Lake City	32055	Columbia County	Columbia	No	No	No	No	(386) 755-8296	58	6	9.6	84.5%	27 (46.6%)	23 (39.7%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (10.3%)	1.8	1190^th of 1196 public high schools	0.5%		2.8	763^rd of 792 public high schools	3.7%	427		0.0	6.0	0.0				6.0	0.0	0.0					$20,395	$3,219	$17,177

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