Amos P. Godby High School

Summary:

Amos P. Godby High School is a public high school in Tallahassee, Florida, serving 1,444 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Leon District, which is ranked 48 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Amos P. Godby High School stands out for several key factors. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (69.94%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 6.2% to 45.84%. The school's four-year graduation rate has declined from 94.7% in 2019-2020 to 79.2% in 2022-2023, lower than the rates at Lawton Chiles High School (99.3%) and Lincoln High School (93.1%). Additionally, Amos P. Godby High School has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 60%, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 34.9% to 62.8%.

Academically, Amos P. Godby High School consistently underperforms the Leon District and the state of Florida in standardized tests, including EOC exams and FAST assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of Amos P. Godby students were proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 57% in the Leon District and 55% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 63.3% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 11.89% to 57.43%.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1717 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303

(850) 488-1325

District: Leon

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,678

Feeder schools for Amos P. Godby High School:

Elementary:	Astoria Park Elementary School
	Fort Braden School
	John G Riley Elementary School
	Sabal Palm Elementary School
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	Springwood Elementary School
Middle:	Griffin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

Number of students: 1,444

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.9%

Hispanic:

13.0%

White:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amos P. Godby High School ranks worse than 76.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked high schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Amos P. Godby 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: African American (69.9%), Hispanic (13%), White (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amos P. Godby High School is 22.3, which is the 3^rd best among 7 high schools in the Leon School District. (See more...)

Compare Amos P. Godby High School employs 64.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amos P. Godby High School is $8,678, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 high schools in the Leon School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Amos P. Godby High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Amos P. Godby High School 614^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Amos P. Godby High School in the ranking list.)

Leon:

SchoolDigger ranks Leon 48^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amos P. Godby High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	35.44	345^th	484	28.7%
2005	47.22	287^th	487	41.1%
2006	35.25	345^th	477	27.7%
2007	39.69	361^st	563	35.9%
2008	39.07	371^st	577	35.7%
2009	36.52	402^nd	587	31.5%
2010	40.36	412^th	620	33.5%
2011	37.89	434^th	622	30.2%
2012	24.79	446^th	606	26.4%
2013	25.15	493^rd	648	23.9%
2014	19.08	545^th	687	20.7%
2016	24.66	497^th	693	28.3%
2017	18.21	549^th	714	23.1%
2018	23.59	521^st	716	27.2%
2019	24.69	529^th	734	27.9%
2021	17.72	575^th	746	22.9%
2022	28.49	513^th	774	33.7%
2023	29.02	513^th	792	35.2%
2024	23.09	614^th	807	23.9%

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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 Amos P. Godby High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1069	549	29	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	1660
1989	1138	564	26	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1742
1990	997	521	19	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	1562
1991	1022	575	30	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	1651
1992	1000	564	26	32	2	n/a	n/a	0	1624
1993	966	600	27	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	1624
1994	928	577	36	30	0	n/a	n/a	0	1571
1995	928	671	30	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1659
1996	928	671	30	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1659
1997	981	710	30	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	1760
1998	993	716	28	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	1773
1999	969	729	30	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	1758
2000	928	695	30	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	1688
2001	841	731	28	31	2	n/a	n/a	0	1633
2002	704	691	18	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1458
2003	704	691	18	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	1458
2004	645	701	28	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	1419
2005	576	650	34	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	1324
2006	501	653	24	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	1230
2007	492	709	29	53	0	n/a	n/a	16	1299
2008	451	746	18	62	3	n/a	n/a	18	1298
2009	409	777	15	64	2	n/a	n/a	27	1294
2010	336	776	18	73	1	n/a	n/a	21	1225
2011	314	707	15	69	1	1	25	0	1132
2012	264	738	11	75	1	1	27	0	1117
2013	215	709	12	72	3	1	29	0	1041
2014	224	829	11	82	3	0	30	0	1179
2015	207	939	5	88	5	1	22	0	1267
2016	218	925	9	83	5	2	31	0	1273
2017	205	949	7	97	4	1	27	0	1290
2018	186	1000	5	111	3	1	32	0	1338
2019	199	1017	2	122	4	1	39	0	1384
2020	182	1026	6	133	5	0	61	0	1413
2021	164	1034	6	148	4	0	66	0	1422
2022	153	1004	5	189	5	1	66	0	1423
2023	169	1010	10	187	3	0	65	0	1444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amos P. Godby High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1660	81.0	20.4	23.3
1989	1742	87.0	20.0	20.4
1990	1562	90.0	17.3	14.8
1991	1651	86.0	19.1	15
1992	1624	87.0	18.6	12.9
1993	1624	84.0	19.3	11.5
1994	1571	84.0	18.7	16.2
1995	1659	83.0	20.0	13.5
1996	1659	83.0	20.0	13.5
1997	1760	95.0	18.5	11.5
1998	1773	94.0	18.9	12.2
1999	1758	93.0	18.9	15.3
2000	1688	86.0	19.6	21.1
2001	1633	84.0	19.4	16.6
2002	1458	70.0	20.8	20.5
2003	1458	70.0	20.8	20.5
2004	1419	78.0	18.2	32.1
2005	1324	78.0	17.0	38.2
2006	1230	76.0	16.2	38.5
2007	1299	69.0	18.8	40.1
2008	1298	72.5	17.9	44.1
2009	1294	86.8	17.1	52.1
2010	1225	69.0	17.7	55.2
2011	1132	62.6	18.0	59.5
2012	1117	61.0	18.3	58.9
2013	1041	75.0	13.8	50.1
2014	1179	63.0	18.7	46.8
2015	1267	62.0	20.4	42.5
2016	1273	57.0	22.3	58.6
2017	1290	59.0	21.8	57.7
2018	1338	63.0	21.2	59.4
2019	1384	61.0	22.6	54.8
2020	1413	62.3	22.6	56.9
2021	1422	64.5	22.0	60.1
2022	1423	65.7	21.6	61
2023	1444	64.6	22.3	63.3

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 Amos P. Godby High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1660	81.0	20.4	23.3
1989	1742	87.0	20.0	20.4
1990	1562	90.0	17.3	14.8
1991	1651	86.0	19.1	15
1992	1624	87.0	18.6	12.9
1993	1624	84.0	19.3	11.5
1994	1571	84.0	18.7	16.2
1995	1659	83.0	20.0	13.5
1996	1659	83.0	20.0	13.5
1997	1760	95.0	18.5	11.5
1998	1773	94.0	18.9	12.2
1999	1758	93.0	18.9	15.3
2000	1688	86.0	19.6	21.1
2001	1633	84.0	19.4	16.6
2002	1458	70.0	20.8	20.5
2003	1458	70.0	20.8	20.5
2004	1419	78.0	18.2	32.1
2005	1324	78.0	17.0	38.2
2006	1230	76.0	16.2	38.5
2007	1299	69.0	18.8	40.1
2008	1298	72.5	17.9	44.1
2009	1294	86.8	17.1	52.1
2010	1225	69.0	17.7	55.2
2011	1132	62.6	18.0	59.5
2012	1117	61.0	18.3	58.9
2013	1041	75.0	13.8	50.1
2014	1179	63.0	18.7	46.8
2015	1267	62.0	20.4	42.5
2016	1273	57.0	22.3	58.6
2017	1290	59.0	21.8	57.7
2018	1338	63.0	21.2	59.4
2019	1384	61.0	22.6	54.8
2020	1413	62.3	22.6	56.9
2021	1422	64.5	22.0	60.1
2022	1423	65.7	21.6	61
2023	1444	64.6	22.3	63.3

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 Amos P. Godby High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$657 (9.6%)	$6,221 (90.4%)	$6,878
2019	$690 (9.5%)	$6,539 (90.5%)	$7,229
2020	$673 (9.3%)	$6,567 (90.7%)	$7,241
2021	$1,002 (12.1%)	$7,295 (87.9%)	$8,298
2022	$1,170 (14.4%)	$6,980 (85.7%)	$8,149
2023	$1,466 (16.9%)	$7,213 (83.1%)	$8,678

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amos P. Godby High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 529^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 513^th of 792 High schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Amos P. Godby High School)	31	38	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	58	55	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Amos P. Godby High School)	34	31	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Leon)	57	52	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Amos P. Godby High School)	39	52	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Leon)	70	65	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Amos P. Godby High School)	86	93	7%
End of Course US History (Leon)	81	75	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Amos P. Godby High School)	37	30	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Leon)	69	65	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Amos P. Godby High School)	38	25	13%
End of Course Geometry (Leon)	67	55	12%
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	1384	1444	4.3%
African American	1017	1010	0.7%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	2	10	400%
Hispanic	122	187	53.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	199	169	15.1%
Two or More Races	39	65	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.8%	63.3%	8.5%

Schools Near Amos P. Godby 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 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
Amos P. Godby High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1717 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-1325	1,444	65	22.3	63.3%	169 (11.7%)	1,010 (69.9%)	187 (13.0%)	10 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (4.5%)	23.1	614^th of 807 public high schools	23.9%		29	513^th of 792 public high schools	35.2%	101			24.0	35.0				20.0	23.0	47.0	66.0		$8,678	$1,466	$7,213
Lively Technical College	Public	9-12	500 Appleyard Dr	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-7555	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tallahassee Collegiate Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	444 Appleyard Drive	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Tcc	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(850) 504-6300	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sail	Public	9-12	2006 Jackson Bluff Rd	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-2468	384	20	19.0	32.6%	256 (66.7%)	58 (15.1%)	30 (7.8%)	8 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	66.5	159^th of 807 public high schools	80.3%		69.2	137^th of 792 public high schools	82.7%	22			65.0	70.0				49.0	49.0	84.0	91.0		$10,535	$1,058	$9,476
Leon County Jail	Public	6-12	860 Blountstown St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 410-1249	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leon Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	860 Blountstown St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	Yes	No	(850) 487-7804	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Success Academy At Ghazvini Learning Center	Public	6-12	854 Blountstown St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-2087	226	9	25.7	77.9%	15 (6.6%)	190 (84.1%)	12 (5.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	2.7	770^th of 807 public high schools	4.6%		3.3	744^th of 792 public high schools	6.1%	26	0.0	0.0	6.0	12.0	8.0	0.0	0.0	7.0	5.0	6.0	20.0	8.0	$16,943	$2,777	$14,166
Leon High School	Public	9-12	550 E Tennessee St	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 488-1971	1,935	84	23.1	37.2%	825 (42.6%)	751 (38.8%)	183 (9.5%)	62 (3.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (5.8%)	48.4	321^st of 807 public high schools	60.2%		55.9	232^nd of 792 public high schools	70.7%	89			54.0	61.0				33.0	49.0	52.0	68.0		$7,844	$797	$7,048
James Rickards High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3013 Jim Lee Rd	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 414-5500	1,581	65	24.4	57.4%	98 (6.2%)	1,132 (71.6%)	151 (9.6%)	117 (7.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (5.1%)	32.6	510^th of 807 public high schools	36.8%		32.2	477^th of 792 public high schools	39.8%	33			35.0	44.0				31.0	34.0	78.0	76.0		$8,148	$1,410	$6,739
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1344 Cross Creek Cir	Tallahassee	32301	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 921-9280	64	1	64.0	100.0%	10 (15.6%)	38 (59.4%)	8 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (12.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Amos P. Godby High School

How many students attend Amos P. Godby High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,444 students attended Amos P. Godby High School.

What is the racial makeup of Amos P. Godby High School?

Students at Amos P. Godby High School are 70% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is Amos P. Godby High School a good school?

Amos P. Godby High School ranks in the bottom 23.9% of Florida high schools.

What district is Amos P. Godby High School in?

Leon

What schools feed into Amos P. Godby High School?

Amos P. Godby High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Astoria Park Elementary School
Elementary : Fort Braden School
Elementary : John G Riley Elementary School
Elementary : Sabal Palm Elementary School
Elementary : Springwood Elementary School
Middle : Griffin Middle School

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