Poplar Springs High School

Summary:

Poplar Springs High School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Graceville, Florida, with a total enrollment of 446 students. The school is part of the Holmes District, which is ranked 56 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poplar Springs High School has had a strong graduation rate, with 100% four-year graduation rates in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021, though the rate has declined in recent years, dropping to 88.9% in 2022-2023. However, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 52.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby Bethlehem High School, which had a 40.1% chronic absenteeism rate. Academically, Poplar Springs generally outperforms the Holmes district and the state in Algebra 1, Civics, and 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts, but struggles in Geometry, Biology 1, and several grade-level math and science assessments.

Poplar Springs High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 85% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Graceville School, which has a more diverse student body with only 36.15% white students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.84% to 49.01% over the past three school years, higher than Bethlehem High School (47.71%) but lower than Graceville School (60.82%).


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 3726 Atomic Dr
       Graceville, FL  32440


(850) 263-6260

District: Holmes

SchoolDigger Rank:
1813th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,161 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Compare Details Poplar Springs High School ranks worse than 80.4% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Poplar Springs High School ranks worse than 52.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Poplar Springs High School ranks better than 61.8% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.63. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Poplar Springs High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Poplar Springs High School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Holmes School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), two or more races (6.1%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poplar Springs High School is 18.8, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Holmes School District! (See more...)
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Compare Poplar Springs High School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poplar Springs High School is $10,161, which is the 2nd highest among 2 alternative schools in the Holmes School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Poplar Springs High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Poplar Springs High School 631st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Poplar Springs High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Poplar Springs High School 308th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Poplar Springs High School in the ranking list.)

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poplar Springs High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.05 168th 199 15.6%
2005 21.08 181st 202 10.4%
2006 35.20 1136th 1688 32.7%
2007 44.86 1043rd 1786 41.6%
2008 64.04 667th 1789 62.7%
2009 62.09 731st 1847 60.4%
2010 65.40 689th 1919 64.1%
2011 53.01 981st 1985 50.6%
2012 40.04 1219th 1984 38.6%
2013 53.54 931st 2029 54.1%
2014 41.78 1208th 2064 41.5%
2016 45.72 1128th 2087 46.0%
2017 32.38 1434th 2112 32.1%
2018 50.90 1030th 2118 51.4%
2019 62.75 780th 2182 64.3%
2021 45.06 1191st 2247 47.0%
2022 42.66 1253rd 2219 43.5%
2023 29.18 1632nd 2240 27.1%
2024 23.46 1813th 2256 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Poplar Springs High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.74 392nd 593 33.9%
2005 31.04 448th 602 25.6%
2006 58.25 292nd 675 56.7%
2007 37.81 492nd 736 33.2%
2008 55.33 360th 740 51.4%
2009 50.82 421st 780 46.0%
2010 72.59 225th 839 73.2%
2011 63.98 333rd 891 62.6%
2012 47.44 491st 897 45.3%
2013 46.78 525th 956 45.1%
2014 39.01 617th 999 38.2%
2016 43.70 561st 997 43.7%
2017 52.00 489th 1031 52.6%
2018 52.32 486th 1035 53.0%
2019 54.92 485th 1099 55.9%
2021 56.59 457th 1136 59.8%
2022 61.75 397th 1148 65.4%
2023 52.19 533rd 1177 54.7%
2024 46.76 631st 1196 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Poplar Springs High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 11.60 426th 484 12.0%
2005 27.55 383rd 487 21.4%
2006 23.36 382nd 477 19.9%
2007 52.19 276th 563 51.0%
2008 47.73 322nd 577 44.2%
2009 56.28 278th 587 52.6%
2010 52.17 332nd 620 46.5%
2011 53.54 315th 622 49.4%
2012 69.59 94th 606 84.5%
2013 61.07 192nd 648 70.4%
2014 55.06 276th 687 59.8%
2016 36.02 412th 693 40.5%
2017 33.64 433rd 714 39.4%
2018 45.30 329th 716 54.1%
2019 51.17 278th 734 62.1%
2021 40.22 366th 746 50.9%
2022 34.20 450th 774 41.9%
2023 36.72 424th 792 46.5%
2024 49.63 308th 807 61.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Poplar Springs High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 324 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 300 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1990 274 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 321 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 311 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1993 329 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 366 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1995 365 14 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 365 14 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 427 6 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 406 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 402 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 377 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 394 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 313 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2003 313 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2004 319 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 320 12 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 340 10 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2007 323 10 1 4 1 n/a n/a 2 341
2008 311 11 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 301 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 316
2010 315 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 330
2011 318 6 0 7 0 0 7 0 338
2012 342 7 0 9 0 0 4 0 362
2013 365 10 0 7 1 0 9 0 392
2014 360 4 0 9 0 0 13 0 386
2015 364 5 0 7 0 0 13 0 389
2016 365 6 0 7 0 0 5 0 383
2017 361 6 0 8 0 0 9 0 384
2018 358 5 0 6 0 0 10 0 379
2019 362 5 0 8 0 0 11 0 386
2020 383 12 0 11 0 0 10 0 416
2021 331 7 0 10 0 0 10 0 358
2022 372 7 0 11 0 0 14 0 404
2023 381 20 2 16 0 0 27 0 446

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 Poplar Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 20.0 16.6 54.7
1989 309 21.0 14.7 52.1
1990 281 21.0 13.3 50.2
1991 334 23.0 14.5 41
1992 327 24.0 13.6 48
1993 339 23.0 14.7 49.3
1994 379 23.0 16.5 51.7
1995 382 22.0 17.4 48.4
1996 382 22.0 17.4 48.4
1997 440 23.0 19.1 51.1
1998 414 25.0 16.6 52.7
1999 413 25.0 16.5 65.4
2000 391 22.0 17.8 61.6
2001 407 24.0 17.0 63.4
2002 327 20.0 16.4 66.7
2003 327 20.0 16.4 66.7
2004 336 24.0 14.0 67.3
2005 335 22.0 15.2 68.1
2006 355 21.0 16.9 57.5
2007 341 23.0 14.8 57.8
2008 328 25.0 13.1 58.5
2009 316 28.1 12.6 59.4
2010 330 26.0 12.6 61.4
2011 338 20.8 16.2 60.9
2012 362 19.3 18.7 56.6
2013 392 25.0 15.6 63.3
2014 386 27.0 14.2 62.2
2015 389 27.0 14.4 65
2016 383 27.0 14.1 42.8
2017 384 26.0 14.7 40.9
2018 379 23.0 16.4 44.1
2019 386 21.3 18.0 43.8
2020 416 20.0 20.7 47.1
2021 358 20.0 17.8 46.1
2022 404 24.6 16.3 49
2023 446 23.6 18.8 44.8

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 Poplar Springs High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 20.0 16.6 54.7
1989 309 21.0 14.7 52.1
1990 281 21.0 13.3 50.2
1991 334 23.0 14.5 41
1992 327 24.0 13.6 48
1993 339 23.0 14.7 49.3
1994 379 23.0 16.5 51.7
1995 382 22.0 17.4 48.4
1996 382 22.0 17.4 48.4
1997 440 23.0 19.1 51.1
1998 414 25.0 16.6 52.7
1999 413 25.0 16.5 65.4
2000 391 22.0 17.8 61.6
2001 407 24.0 17.0 63.4
2002 327 20.0 16.4 66.7
2003 327 20.0 16.4 66.7
2004 336 24.0 14.0 67.3
2005 335 22.0 15.2 68.1
2006 355 21.0 16.9 57.5
2007 341 23.0 14.8 57.8
2008 328 25.0 13.1 58.5
2009 316 28.1 12.6 59.4
2010 330 26.0 12.6 61.4
2011 338 20.8 16.2 60.9
2012 362 19.3 18.7 56.6
2013 392 25.0 15.6 63.3
2014 386 27.0 14.2 62.2
2015 389 27.0 14.4 65
2016 383 27.0 14.1 42.8
2017 384 26.0 14.7 40.9
2018 379 23.0 16.4 44.1
2019 386 21.3 18.0 43.8
2020 416 20.0 20.7 47.1
2021 358 20.0 17.8 46.1
2022 404 24.6 16.3 49
2023 446 23.6 18.8 44.8

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 Poplar Springs High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $528 (5.9%) $8,385 (94.1%) $8,913
2019 $580 (6.3%) $8,647 (93.7%) $9,228
2020 $666 (7.1%) $8,669 (92.9%) $9,335
2021 $1,311 (13.1%) $8,672 (86.9%) $9,983
2022 $1,459 (15.1%) $8,188 (84.9%) $9,646
2023 $1,621 (16.0%) $8,540 (84.0%) $10,161

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poplar Springs High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 780th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1632nd of 2240 Elementary schools
 37.1%
Ranks 485th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 533rd of 1177 Middle schools
 1.2%
Ranks 278th of 734 High schoolsRanks 424th of 792 High schools
 15.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)6834
 34%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5946
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)4758
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)8643
 43%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5550
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)8643
 43%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)6055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)8354
 29%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5256
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)6658
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)5062
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Poplar Springs High School)5522
 33%
   5th Grade Science (Holmes)4843
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)4550
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)6350
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)5238
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)5873
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5139
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)7082
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)6154
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)5361
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Springs High School)4225
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)3524
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Poplar Springs High School)3952
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Holmes)4143
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)8033
 47%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5448
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Springs High School)5746
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4743
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Poplar Springs High School)8228
 54%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes)6347
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Poplar Springs High School)3646
 10%
   End of Course US History (Holmes)5763
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Poplar Springs High School)7658
 18%
   End of Course Civics (Holmes)7369
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Poplar Springs High School)4575
 30%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes)4741
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Poplar Springs High School)2824
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Holmes)3330
 3%
   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 Students386446
 15.5%
African American520
 300%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic816
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White362381
 5.2%
Two or More Races1127
 145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%44.8%
 1.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Poplar Springs High School.

Poplar Springs High School ranks in the bottom 19.6% of Florida alternative schools.

Students at Poplar Springs High School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic.


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