Escambia High School

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Escambia High School ranks 581 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Escambia High School is a public high school located in Pensacola, Florida, serving 1,655 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Escambia School District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Escambia High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 30% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts, 29% proficient in Algebra 1, 36% in Geometry, and 63% in Biology 1. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 72.8% to 89.5%, and its chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average at 39.3%. Additionally, Escambia High School serves a student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, reaching 62.48% in 2022-2023.

In comparison, West Florida High School/Technical consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state and has significantly higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. Escambia High School's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and reduction in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 stars to 1 star. The Escambia School District also includes several specialized schools, such as County Administrative Annex, Escambia School District Jail Prog., Escambia Juvenile Detention, and Success Academy, which serve specific student populations and have unique performance characteristics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1310 N 65th Ave
Pensacola, FL 32506

(850) 453-3221

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
581^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,820

Feeder schools for Escambia High School:

Elementary:	Blue Angels Elementary School
	Hellen Caro Elementary School
	Myrtle Grove Elementary School
	Oakcrest Elementary School
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	Pleasant Grove Elementary School
	West Pensacola Elementary School
Middle:	Jim C. Bailey Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 1,655

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.3%

African American:

36.7%

Two or more races:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Escambia High School ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Escambia 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 Student population at Escambia High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.3%), African American (36.7%), two or more races (12.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Escambia High School is 21.2, which is the 7^th best among 9 high schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Escambia High School employs 77.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Escambia High School is $8,820, which is the 6^th highest among 9 high schools in the Escambia School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia High School 581^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Escambia High School in the ranking list.)

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Escambia High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	40.62	318^th	484	34.3%
2005	47.63	283^rd	487	41.9%
2006	50.52	247^th	477	48.2%
2007	46.43	314^th	563	44.2%
2008	46.68	332^nd	577	42.5%
2009	57.13	272^nd	587	53.7%
2010	53.11	325^th	620	47.6%
2011	50.58	336^th	622	46.0%
2012	42.23	308^th	606	49.2%
2013	52.71	258^th	648	60.2%
2014	53.40	295^th	687	57.1%
2016	27.93	472^nd	693	31.9%
2017	25.39	492^nd	714	31.1%
2018	32.34	448^th	716	37.4%
2019	25.50	522^nd	734	28.9%
2021	18.34	570^th	746	23.6%
2022	18.38	601^st	774	22.4%
2023	19.19	612^th	792	22.7%
2024	26.18	581^st	807	28.0%

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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 Escambia High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1392	463	89	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	1954
1989	1337	449	101	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	1895
1990	1235	414	12	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1677
1991	1152	434	118	20	5	n/a	n/a	0	1729
1992	1186	485	134	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	1819
1993	1180	487	135	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	1818
1994	1157	551	127	27	5	n/a	n/a	0	1867
1995	1186	564	123	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	1904
1996	1186	564	123	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	1904
1997	1112	577	103	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1828
1998	1170	612	106	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	1928
1999	1256	632	100	41	4	n/a	n/a	0	2033
2000	1229	627	107	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	2001
2001	1272	583	96	35	4	n/a	n/a	0	1990
2002	1129	417	99	46	11	n/a	n/a	0	1702
2003	1129	417	99	46	11	n/a	n/a	0	1702
2004	1121	440	100	47	11	n/a	n/a	0	1719
2005	1106	487	103	59	15	n/a	n/a	0	1770
2006	1062	501	98	72	14	n/a	n/a	0	1747
2007	1089	523	85	80	13	n/a	n/a	39	1829
2008	1121	643	94	87	12	n/a	n/a	67	2024
2009	1080	628	98	74	12	n/a	n/a	64	1956
2010	1051	608	102	77	12	n/a	n/a	78	1928
2011	943	588	92	100	15	4	118	0	1860
2012	923	583	78	102	15	0	142	0	1843
2013	849	523	67	101	16	0	125	0	1681
2014	840	581	52	109	16	1	146	0	1745
2015	847	597	48	98	20	4	145	0	1759
2016	775	634	49	112	18	7	154	0	1749
2017	785	618	44	129	21	12	167	0	1776
2018	802	642	49	144	21	7	163	0	1828
2019	732	637	40	155	19	8	155	0	1746
2020	742	608	38	163	17	7	184	0	1759
2021	764	655	37	160	12	6	179	0	1813
2022	721	645	34	141	9	5	180	0	1735
2023	650	608	35	147	6	6	203	0	1655

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 Escambia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1954	108.0	18.0	18.6
1989	1895	106.0	17.8	25
1990	1677	104.0	16.1	34.8
1991	1729	101.0	17.1	37.3
1992	1819	98.0	18.5	27.5
1993	1818	95.0	19.1	27.6
1994	1867	103.0	18.1	33.6
1995	1904	108.0	17.6	30.3
1996	1904	108.0	17.6	30.3
1997	1828	102.0	17.9	29.9
1998	1928	106.0	18.2	33.3
1999	2033	110.0	18.5	35.5
2000	2001	108.0	18.5	38.2
2001	1990	104.0	19.1	34.8
2002	1702	92.0	18.5	35.8
2003	1702	92.0	18.5	35.8
2004	1719	91.0	18.9	40.4
2005	1770	99.0	17.9	51.4
2006	1747	102.0	17.1	52.3
2007	1829	104.0	17.6	44.2
2008	2024	124.0	16.3	53.1
2009	1956	121.1	16.2	44.2
2010	1928	108.5	17.7	48.8
2011	1860	115.0	16.1	48.5
2012	1843	107.0	17.2	51.4
2013	1681	91.0	18.4	53.1
2014	1745	94.0	18.5	56.8
2015	1759	93.0	18.9	62
2016	1749	93.0	18.8	62.4
2017	1776	93.0	19.0	62.7
2018	1828	92.0	19.8	54.5
2019	1746	83.0	21.0	51.4
2020	1759	84.0	20.9	50.7
2021	1813	84.0	21.5	55.2
2022	1735	78.9	21.9	55.7
2023	1655	77.9	21.2	62.5

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 Escambia High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1954	108.0	18.0	18.6
1989	1895	106.0	17.8	25
1990	1677	104.0	16.1	34.8
1991	1729	101.0	17.1	37.3
1992	1819	98.0	18.5	27.5
1993	1818	95.0	19.1	27.6
1994	1867	103.0	18.1	33.6
1995	1904	108.0	17.6	30.3
1996	1904	108.0	17.6	30.3
1997	1828	102.0	17.9	29.9
1998	1928	106.0	18.2	33.3
1999	2033	110.0	18.5	35.5
2000	2001	108.0	18.5	38.2
2001	1990	104.0	19.1	34.8
2002	1702	92.0	18.5	35.8
2003	1702	92.0	18.5	35.8
2004	1719	91.0	18.9	40.4
2005	1770	99.0	17.9	51.4
2006	1747	102.0	17.1	52.3
2007	1829	104.0	17.6	44.2
2008	2024	124.0	16.3	53.1
2009	1956	121.1	16.2	44.2
2010	1928	108.5	17.7	48.8
2011	1860	115.0	16.1	48.5
2012	1843	107.0	17.2	51.4
2013	1681	91.0	18.4	53.1
2014	1745	94.0	18.5	56.8
2015	1759	93.0	18.9	62
2016	1749	93.0	18.8	62.4
2017	1776	93.0	19.0	62.7
2018	1828	92.0	19.8	54.5
2019	1746	83.0	21.0	51.4
2020	1759	84.0	20.9	50.7
2021	1813	84.0	21.5	55.2
2022	1735	78.9	21.9	55.7
2023	1655	77.9	21.2	62.5

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 Escambia High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$433 (6.4%)	$6,335 (93.6%)	$6,768
2019	$460 (6.8%)	$6,318 (93.2%)	$6,778
2020	$483 (6.9%)	$6,467 (93.1%)	$6,950
2021	$829 (11.1%)	$6,667 (88.9%)	$7,496
2022	$1,066 (14.0%)	$6,554 (86.0%)	$7,620
2023	$1,574 (17.8%)	$7,246 (82.2%)	$8,820

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Escambia High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 522^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 612^th of 792 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia High School)	37	27	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	48	41	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia High School)	35	26	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	48	40	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Escambia High School)	47	41	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Escambia)	59	57	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Escambia High School)	58	39	19%
End of Course US History (Escambia)	63	54	9%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Escambia High School)	30	17	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Escambia)	52	39	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Escambia High School)	39	30	9%
End of Course Geometry (Escambia)	47	42	5%
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	1746	1655	5.2%
African American	637	608	4.6%
American Indian	19	6	68.4%
Asian	40	35	12.5%
Hispanic	155	147	5.2%
Pacific Islander	8	6	25%
White	732	650	11.2%
Two or More Races	155	203	31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	62.5%	11%

Schools Near Escambia 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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Escambia High School	Public	9-12	1310 N 65th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-3221	1,655	78	21.2	62.5%	650 (39.3%)	608 (36.7%)	147 (8.9%)	35 (2.1%)	6 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	203 (12.3%)	26.2	581^st of 807 public high schools	28.0%		19.2	612^th of 792 public high schools	22.7%	31			26.0	30.0			29.0	36.0	63.0	58.0		$8,820	$1,574	$7,246
Escambia Boys' Base	Public	6-12	640 Roberts Ave	Pensacola	32511	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 453-7521	22	0		13.6%	7 (31.8%)	15 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pensacola State Charter Academy	Public, Charter	10-12	5555 W. Highway 98	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 484-2366	48	0		8.3%	28 (58.3%)	5 (10.4%)	7 (14.6%)	2 (4.2%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)								(n/a)
Escambia School District Jail Prog.	Public	6-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 436-9713	9	0		33.3%	3 (33.3%)	6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Escambia Juvenile Detention	Public	5-12	1800 Saint Mary Ave	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-8823	28	0		39.3%	14 (50.0%)	13 (46.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Success Academy	Public	6-12	7045 Wymart Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6100	266	21	12.6	78.9%	92 (34.6%)	143 (53.8%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.8%)	4.1	734^th of 807 public high schools	9.0%		5.6	701^st of 792 public high schools	11.5%	33	30.0	23.0	10.0	9.0	9.0	11.0	16.0	2.0	16.0	24.0	15.0	$15,661	$3,840	$11,821
George Stone Technical College	Public	9-12	2400 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 941-6200	0	9	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pine Forest High School	Public	9-12	2500 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6150	1,870	80	23.3	61.9%	514 (27.5%)	934 (49.9%)	238 (12.7%)	40 (2.1%)	7 (0.4%)	11 (0.6%)	126 (6.7%)	23.2	612^th of 807 public high schools	24.2%		15.2	640^th of 792 public high schools	19.2%	28			25.0	29.0			32.0	40.0	47.0	59.0		$7,968	$1,622	$6,347
Pensacola High School	Public	9-12	500 W Maxwell St	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-1500	1,229	69	17.8	54.8%	340 (27.7%)	539 (43.9%)	167 (13.6%)	96 (7.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	80 (6.5%)	29.6	548^th of 807 public high schools	32.1%		32.3	476^th of 792 public high schools	39.9%	72			34.0	42.0			23.0	49.0	51.0	56.0		$11,116	$2,518	$8,597
County Administrative Annex	Public	9-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	72	0		11.1%	28 (38.9%)	30 (41.7%)	7 (9.7%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Escambia High School

What is the racial makeup of Escambia High School?

Students at Escambia High School are 39% White, 37% African American, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Escambia High School?

Escambia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Angels Elementary School
Elementary : Hellen Caro Elementary School
Elementary : Myrtle Grove Elementary School
Elementary : Oakcrest Elementary School
Elementary : Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Elementary : West Pensacola Elementary School
Middle : Jim C. Bailey Middle School

What district is Escambia High School in?

Escambia

Is Escambia High School a good school?

Escambia High School ranks 581^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Escambia High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,655 students attended Escambia High School.

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