Eustis High School

Summary:

Eustis High School is a public high school in Eustis, Florida, serving 1,368 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Eustis High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 46.2% White, 20.76% African American, and 27.7% Hispanic, the school's performance lags behind nearby schools and the district and state averages. Test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are significantly lower than the district and state, with only 15% of Eustis High School students proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 59% in the Lake District and 55% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rate has also declined, from 98.1% in 2019-2020 to 91.4% in 2022-2023, and its chronic absenteeism rate has increased dramatically, from 17.8% to 45.6% over the same period, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

Eustis High School's performance is generally lower than that of its nearby counterparts, such as Mt. Dora High School and Umatilla High School, which have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the nearby Alee Academy Charter School stands out as an outlier with significantly lower performance across various metrics, including a four-year graduation rate of only 18.4% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 95.1%, which are both extremely concerning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1300 E Washington Ave
       Eustis, FL  32726


(352) 357-7449

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,399 Help


Feeder schools for Eustis High School:

Elementary:    Eustis Elementary School
    Eustis Heights Elementary School
Middle:    Eustis Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  1,368

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.2%
Hispanic:
27.7%
African American:
20.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Eustis High School ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked high schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.24. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Eustis 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 Student population at Eustis High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.2%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (20.8%). (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 Eustis High School is 19.8, which is the 4th best among 10 high schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)
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Compare Eustis High School employs 69 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eustis High School is $9,399, which is the 3rd highest among 10 high schools in the Lake School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Eustis High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Eustis High School 474th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Eustis High School in the ranking list.)

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eustis High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.49 177th 484 63.4%
2005 59.19 208th 487 57.3%
2006 60.00 195th 477 59.1%
2007 63.18 196th 563 65.2%
2008 63.96 208th 577 64.0%
2009 66.68 184th 587 68.7%
2010 61.84 247th 620 60.2%
2011 55.34 302nd 622 51.4%
2012 40.13 325th 606 46.4%
2013 48.84 295th 648 54.5%
2014 52.10 308th 687 55.2%
2016 46.15 312th 693 55.0%
2017 39.90 377th 714 47.2%
2018 40.14 374th 716 47.8%
2019 38.60 408th 734 44.4%
2021 29.00 482nd 746 35.4%
2022 39.24 398th 774 48.6%
2023 38.79 404th 792 49.0%
2024 35.24 474th 807 41.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Eustis High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Open Quote Your child's success at this school is completely on your shoulders. Counselor are not motivated, never available, & never guide the student. Counselors & Teachers dismiss students when they try to get assistance. As a parent you will have to make several calls/emails to get any issues resolved. Students are left on their own to discover scholarships, navigate the SAT, or college application assistance.
I’ve had two children go through Eustis High School, it has become worse over time. My child is completely on their own, they are lucky I was able to assist them. Most parents don't have the understanding/resources to help their child.
I am disappointed in this school, they need to start treating students like customers, & stop dismissing them as if they are a bother. Administrators purposely omit & hide their email or contact information. This is due to the frustration of parents trying to get things done. When a counselor or teacher doesn't resolve an issue, parents get frustrated & want to communicate with the administrators for assistance. The Principle has stopped that.
This high school needs a completely new focus. It's time for them to stop just collecting a pay check. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote My child attended Eustis High School for the 2011-2012 year. As a parent, I want my child to get the best education possible and make sure my child has a learning environment with no distractions. My child is put in all advanced classes, and has straight A's. She is doing excellent in school with no problems. The teachers and staff and Eustis High are great, and are always very welcoming. I highly recommend this school. Mr.Larry, the principle at Eustis High, is very involved in the kid's learning, as well as the sports.
I rate this school with 5 stars!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Eustis High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 686 159 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 858
1989 669 172 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 856
1990 617 150 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 779
1991 645 168 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 829
1992 654 173 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 851
1993 650 184 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 857
1994 664 193 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 878
1995 668 198 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 900
1996 668 198 8 24 2 n/a n/a 0 900
1997 727 235 11 25 5 n/a n/a 0 1003
1998 783 229 18 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
1999 767 224 12 31 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2000 767 218 13 42 0 n/a n/a 0 1040
2001 733 212 17 51 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
2002 762 208 8 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1048
2003 762 208 8 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1048
2004 833 207 9 79 4 n/a n/a 0 1132
2005 858 223 9 89 4 n/a n/a 0 1183
2006 884 243 11 94 3 n/a n/a 0 1235
2007 900 268 15 129 1 n/a n/a 17 1330
2008 914 282 17 147 1 n/a n/a 17 1378
2009 896 264 21 149 2 n/a n/a 17 1349
2010 865 243 18 155 5 n/a n/a 28 1314
2011 853 217 16 158 7 0 26 0 1277
2012 811 253 17 159 5 0 27 0 1272
2013 773 238 17 178 3 0 28 0 1237
2014 762 248 20 204 5 0 39 0 1278
2015 767 243 18 211 5 0 43 0 1287
2016 744 226 20 220 3 0 44 0 1257
2017 743 229 13 226 3 0 44 0 1258
2018 750 225 13 242 3 0 43 0 1276
2019 761 273 10 275 2 1 51 0 1373
2020 737 281 12 292 2 2 46 0 1372
2021 625 249 10 261 2 1 45 0 1193
2022 681 292 11 337 7 2 53 0 1383
2023 632 284 8 379 9 0 56 0 1368

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 Eustis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 50.0 17.1 12.1
1989 856 49.0 17.4 12.3
1990 779 48.0 16.2 13.6
1991 829 45.0 18.4 13.9
1992 851 44.0 19.3 13.2
1993 857 37.0 23.2 18.9
1994 878 38.0 23.1 21.5
1995 900 38.0 23.7 19
1996 900 38.0 23.7 19
1997 1003 41.0 24.5 15.3
1998 1063 45.0 23.6 17.9
1999 1034 47.0 22.0 19.2
2000 1040 49.0 21.2 22.4
2001 1014 48.0 21.1 19.1
2002 1048 50.0 21.0 25.6
2003 1048 50.0 21.0 25.6
2004 1132 55.0 20.6 25.6
2005 1183 65.0 18.2 29.9
2006 1235 68.0 18.2 31.4
2007 1330 70.0 19.0 34.2
2008 1378 76.0 18.1 32.3
2009 1349 81.7 18.0 34.5
2010 1314 72.0 18.2 38.5
2011 1277 72.0 17.7 39.9
2012 1272 72.0 17.6 44.7
2013 1237 69.0 17.9 46.5
2014 1278 66.0 19.3 48.8
2015 1287 64.0 20.1 28.4
2016 1257 63.0 19.9 49.9
2017 1258 62.0 20.2 51.5
2018 1276 65.0 19.6 57.8
2019 1373 64.6 21.2 42.2
2020 1372 65.2 21.0 35.3
2021 1193 65.1 18.3 35.6
2022 1383 67.2 20.5 39.9
2023 1368 69.0 19.8 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 Eustis High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 50.0 17.1 12.1
1989 856 49.0 17.4 12.3
1990 779 48.0 16.2 13.6
1991 829 45.0 18.4 13.9
1992 851 44.0 19.3 13.2
1993 857 37.0 23.2 18.9
1994 878 38.0 23.1 21.5
1995 900 38.0 23.7 19
1996 900 38.0 23.7 19
1997 1003 41.0 24.5 15.3
1998 1063 45.0 23.6 17.9
1999 1034 47.0 22.0 19.2
2000 1040 49.0 21.2 22.4
2001 1014 48.0 21.1 19.1
2002 1048 50.0 21.0 25.6
2003 1048 50.0 21.0 25.6
2004 1132 55.0 20.6 25.6
2005 1183 65.0 18.2 29.9
2006 1235 68.0 18.2 31.4
2007 1330 70.0 19.0 34.2
2008 1378 76.0 18.1 32.3
2009 1349 81.7 18.0 34.5
2010 1314 72.0 18.2 38.5
2011 1277 72.0 17.7 39.9
2012 1272 72.0 17.6 44.7
2013 1237 69.0 17.9 46.5
2014 1278 66.0 19.3 48.8
2015 1287 64.0 20.1 28.4
2016 1257 63.0 19.9 49.9
2017 1258 62.0 20.2 51.5
2018 1276 65.0 19.6 57.8
2019 1373 64.6 21.2 42.2
2020 1372 65.2 21.0 35.3
2021 1193 65.1 18.3 35.6
2022 1383 67.2 20.5 39.9
2023 1368 69.0 19.8 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 Eustis High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $270 (3.7%) $7,115 (96.3%) $7,385
2019 $367 (4.9%) $7,138 (95.1%) $7,506
2020 $353 (4.4%) $7,710 (95.6%) $8,062
2021 $594 (6.3%) $8,820 (93.7%) $9,415
2022 $1,080 (12.4%) $7,658 (87.7%) $8,737
2023 $1,080 (11.5%) $8,318 (88.5%) $9,399

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eustis High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 408th of 734 High schoolsRanks 404th of 792 High schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis High School)4540
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4745
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Eustis High School)4840
 8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)4842
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Eustis High School)7255
 17%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Lake)6660
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Eustis High School)6557
 8%
   End of Course US History (Lake)6860
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Eustis High School)1768
 51%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Lake)5353
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Eustis High School)5045
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Lake)5044
 6%
   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 Students13731368
 0.4%
African American273284
 4%
American Indian29
 350%
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic275379
 37.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White761632
 17%
Two or More Races5156
 9.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%44.8%
 2.6%


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Students at Eustis High School are 46% White, 28% Hispanic, 21% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Eustis High School ranks 474th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Eustis High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Eustis Elementary School
Elementary : Eustis Heights Elementary School
Middle : Eustis Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,368 students attended Eustis High School.


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