Pensacola High School

Summary:

Pensacola High School is a public high school serving 1,229 students in grades 9-12 in Pensacola, Florida, which is part of the Escambia District, ranked 51 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Pensacola High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (43.86%) and Hispanic (13.59%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than state and district averages, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (23%), Geometry (49%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (42%) significantly below the averages. Additionally, Pensacola High School's four-year graduation rate has declined from 91.2% in 2018-2019 to 78.1% in 2022-2023, lower than the state and district averages. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 15.0% in 2019-2020 to 39.6% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as West Florida High School/Technical and Washington Senior High School, Pensacola High School's academic performance and other key metrics are generally lower. These schools have higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Pensacola High School, ranging from 46.26% in 2020-2021 to 54.76% in 2022-2023, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 W Maxwell St
       Pensacola, FL  32501


(850) 595-1500

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
548th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,116 Help


Feeder schools for Pensacola High School:

Elementary:    A. K. Suter Elementary School
    C. A. Weis Elementary School
    Global Learning Academy
    Warrington Elementary School
Middle:    Warrington Preparatory Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,229

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.9%
White:
27.7%
Hispanic:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Compare Details Pensacola High School ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked high schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pensacola High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Pensacola High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.9%), White (27.7%), Hispanic (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pensacola High School is 17.8, which is the 5th best among 9 high schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pensacola High School is $11,116, which is the 3rd highest among 9 high schools in the Escambia School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pensacola High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pensacola High School 548th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pensacola High School in the ranking list.)

Escambia:

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

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Rank History for Pensacola High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.13 271st 484 44.0%
2005 47.62 284th 487 41.7%
2006 59.52 198th 477 58.5%
2007 45.21 323rd 563 42.6%
2008 51.65 296th 577 48.7%
2009 60.30 248th 587 57.8%
2010 60.28 266th 620 57.1%
2011 61.84 245th 622 60.6%
2012 45.26 287th 606 52.6%
2013 49.00 292nd 648 54.9%
2014 42.22 386th 687 43.8%
2016 44.96 326th 693 53.0%
2017 46.76 311th 714 56.4%
2018 45.25 330th 716 53.9%
2019 41.54 381st 734 48.1%
2021 45.30 313th 746 58.0%
2022 42.44 358th 774 53.7%
2023 32.29 476th 792 39.9%
2024 29.61 548th 807 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Pensacola High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 951 720 140 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1816
1989 963 729 147 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1843
1990 844 727 134 10 2 n/a n/a 0 1717
1991 879 749 147 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1787
1992 916 767 163 15 3 n/a n/a 0 1864
1993 853 865 173 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1908
1994 892 949 178 17 4 n/a n/a 0 2040
1995 912 1006 146 25 8 n/a n/a 0 2097
1996 912 1006 146 25 8 n/a n/a 0 2097
1997 837 949 121 28 7 n/a n/a 0 1942
1998 816 891 148 20 5 n/a n/a 0 1880
1999 799 858 146 34 8 n/a n/a 0 1845
2000 748 844 132 30 12 n/a n/a 0 1766
2001 704 873 138 38 8 n/a n/a 0 1761
2002 613 980 129 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1765
2003 613 980 129 37 6 n/a n/a 0 1765
2004 590 911 122 40 5 n/a n/a 0 1668
2005 577 868 114 41 8 n/a n/a 0 1608
2006 550 848 131 42 6 n/a n/a 0 1577
2007 469 802 116 51 6 n/a n/a 17 1461
2008 472 876 116 57 8 n/a n/a 20 1549
2009 500 856 121 64 9 n/a n/a 31 1581
2010 547 887 130 50 10 n/a n/a 44 1668
2011 522 791 135 88 11 6 102 0 1655
2012 508 780 137 90 10 2 105 0 1632
2013 511 778 126 78 8 1 109 0 1611
2014 468 737 122 75 5 2 81 0 1490
2015 456 708 114 83 7 2 72 0 1442
2016 472 701 103 85 11 1 74 0 1447
2017 456 680 104 87 3 1 76 0 1407
2018 461 669 125 110 5 3 67 0 1440
2019 464 646 131 101 1 3 78 0 1424
2020 443 602 141 115 2 3 74 0 1380
2021 448 597 130 126 4 6 81 0 1392
2022 404 580 109 151 2 2 81 0 1329
2023 340 539 96 167 2 5 80 0 1229

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 Pensacola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1816 104.0 17.4 54.4
1989 1843 108.0 17.0 39.8
1990 1717 113.0 15.1 52.8
1991 1787 110.0 16.2 41.1
1992 1864 108.0 17.2 35.5
1993 1908 104.0 18.3 40.1
1994 2040 115.0 17.7 49
1995 2097 126.0 16.6 40.6
1996 2097 126.0 16.6 40.6
1997 1942 117.0 16.6 53.6
1998 1880 109.0 17.2 52.2
1999 1845 112.0 16.5 52.7
2000 1766 110.0 16.1 52.3
2001 1761 106.0 16.6 60.5
2002 1765 103.0 17.1 59.7
2003 1765 103.0 17.1 59.7
2004 1668 108.0 15.4 55.9
2005 1608 107.0 15.0 67.7
2006 1577 108.0 14.6 68.2
2007 1461 94.0 15.5 62.7
2008 1549 112.5 13.8 67
2009 1581 111.1 14.2 63.5
2010 1668 103.0 16.1 61.1
2011 1655 112.0 14.7 57.8
2012 1632 107.0 15.2 56.9
2013 1611 90.0 17.9 56.2
2014 1490 88.0 16.9 59.7
2015 1442 84.0 17.1 61
2016 1447 83.0 17.4 61.5
2017 1407 80.0 17.5 61.1
2018 1440 81.0 17.7 50.2
2019 1424 67.7 21.0 47.5
2020 1380 72.0 19.1 43.2
2021 1392 71.0 19.6 46.3
2022 1329 68.0 19.5 49.9
2023 1229 69.0 17.8 54.8

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 Pensacola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1816 104.0 17.4 54.4
1989 1843 108.0 17.0 39.8
1990 1717 113.0 15.1 52.8
1991 1787 110.0 16.2 41.1
1992 1864 108.0 17.2 35.5
1993 1908 104.0 18.3 40.1
1994 2040 115.0 17.7 49
1995 2097 126.0 16.6 40.6
1996 2097 126.0 16.6 40.6
1997 1942 117.0 16.6 53.6
1998 1880 109.0 17.2 52.2
1999 1845 112.0 16.5 52.7
2000 1766 110.0 16.1 52.3
2001 1761 106.0 16.6 60.5
2002 1765 103.0 17.1 59.7
2003 1765 103.0 17.1 59.7
2004 1668 108.0 15.4 55.9
2005 1608 107.0 15.0 67.7
2006 1577 108.0 14.6 68.2
2007 1461 94.0 15.5 62.7
2008 1549 112.5 13.8 67
2009 1581 111.1 14.2 63.5
2010 1668 103.0 16.1 61.1
2011 1655 112.0 14.7 57.8
2012 1632 107.0 15.2 56.9
2013 1611 90.0 17.9 56.2
2014 1490 88.0 16.9 59.7
2015 1442 84.0 17.1 61
2016 1447 83.0 17.4 61.5
2017 1407 80.0 17.5 61.1
2018 1440 81.0 17.7 50.2
2019 1424 67.7 21.0 47.5
2020 1380 72.0 19.1 43.2
2021 1392 71.0 19.6 46.3
2022 1329 68.0 19.5 49.9
2023 1229 69.0 17.8 54.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pensacola High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $297 (3.9%) $7,373 (96.1%) $7,670
2019 $321 (4.1%) $7,472 (95.9%) $7,794
2020 $397 (4.9%) $7,682 (95.1%) $8,078
2021 $830 (9.3%) $8,139 (90.7%) $8,969
2022 $1,024 (11.6%) $7,824 (88.4%) $8,848
2023 $2,518 (22.7%) $8,597 (77.3%) $11,116

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pensacola High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 381st of 734 High schoolsRanks 476th of 792 High schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pensacola High School)5344
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)4841
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pensacola High School)5247
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)4840
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pensacola High School)5349
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Escambia)5957
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Pensacola High School)6258
 4%
   End of Course US History (Escambia)6354
 9%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pensacola High School)2824
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Escambia)5239
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Pensacola High School)5352
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Escambia)4742
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14241229
 13.7%
African American646539
 16.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian13196
 26.7%
Hispanic101167
 65.3%
Pacific Islander35
 66.7%
White464340
 26.7%
Two or More Races7880
 2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.5%54.8%
 7.2%


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Students at Pensacola High School are 44% African American, 28% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,229 students attended Pensacola High School.

Pensacola High School ranks 548th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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