Palmetto High School

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Palmetto High School ranks 458 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palmetto High School is a public high school in Palmetto, Florida, serving around 2,100 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Manatee School District, which is ranked 34 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Palmetto High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (39.19%) and African American (20.48%) students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Florida high schools, between 400-549 out of 700-800 schools over the past 5 years. Its four-year graduation rate has declined from 88.8% in 2020-2021 to 84.8% in 2022-2023, lower than the state and district averages. Palmetto High School also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 36.9% to 44.7% over the past 4 years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-64% across various subjects and grade levels, compared to 50-68% for the state and district.

Palmetto High School's performance lags behind many of the nearby high schools, such as Braden River High School, State College of Florida Collegiate School, and Manatee High School, which have higher rankings, graduation rates, test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.14%) at Palmetto High School suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's challenges, presenting an opportunity for the district and community to identify and address the root causes to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221

(941) 723-4848

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
458^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,257

Feeder schools for Palmetto High School:

Elementary:	Blackburn Elementary School
	James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
	Palm View K-8 School
	Palmetto Elementary School
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	Virgil Mills Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 2,100

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.2%

White:

35.2%

African American:

20.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto High School ranks worse than 56.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Palmetto 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 Palmetto High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.2%), White (35.2%), African American (20.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto High School is 22.8. 8 high schools in the Manatee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto High School employs 92 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto High School is $8,257. 7 high schools in the Manatee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto High School 458^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Palmetto High School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	37.70	333^rd	484	31.2%
2005	45.83	296^th	487	39.2%
2006	38.83	325^th	477	31.9%
2007	42.76	342^nd	563	39.3%
2008	40.19	368^th	577	36.2%
2009	33.67	417^th	587	29.0%
2010	33.92	439^th	620	29.2%
2011	30.90	466^th	622	25.1%
2012	28.42	416^th	606	31.4%
2013	44.40	335^th	648	48.3%
2014	35.57	441^st	687	35.8%
2016	34.23	428^th	693	38.2%
2017	36.18	415^th	714	41.9%
2018	31.89	452^nd	716	36.9%
2019	34.13	446^th	734	39.2%
2021	21.09	549^th	746	26.4%
2022	39.06	400^th	774	48.3%
2023	33.58	466^th	792	41.2%
2024	36.55	458^th	807	43.2%

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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 Palmetto High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	730	176	2	73	0	n/a	n/a	0	981
1989	685	213	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	981
1990	619	177	0	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
1991	610	171	1	101	0	n/a	n/a	0	883
1992	648	160	1	101	0	n/a	n/a	0	910
1993	661	150	2	92	1	n/a	n/a	0	906
1994	657	167	1	140	1	n/a	n/a	0	966
1995	678	153	3	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	971
1996	678	153	3	137	0	n/a	n/a	0	971
1997	709	183	2	166	0	n/a	n/a	0	1060
1998	760	204	4	203	0	n/a	n/a	0	1171
1999	807	258	4	215	0	n/a	n/a	0	1284
2000	821	290	4	249	0	n/a	n/a	0	1364
2001	817	290	5	280	0	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2002	930	290	9	338	0	n/a	n/a	0	1567
2003	930	290	9	338	0	n/a	n/a	0	1567
2004	960	275	16	329	1	n/a	n/a	0	1581
2005	977	290	17	344	2	n/a	n/a	0	1630
2006	1085	345	16	395	0	n/a	n/a	0	1841
2007	1053	401	20	417	1	n/a	n/a	31	1923
2008	953	412	25	405	2	n/a	n/a	34	1831
2009	879	411	22	404	2	n/a	n/a	34	1752
2010	788	387	17	424	0	n/a	n/a	48	1664
2011	769	370	20	492	0	0	29	0	1680
2012	824	333	17	544	0	0	28	0	1746
2013	865	312	15	563	3	0	27	0	1785
2014	880	331	15	644	1	1	27	0	1899
2015	949	367	16	712	4	1	27	0	2076
2016	933	374	24	732	3	1	43	0	2110
2017	963	409	25	780	2	3	46	0	2228
2018	941	408	26	757	3	4	68	0	2207
2019	997	428	43	751	7	5	0	0	2231
2020	837	397	30	732	0	3	77	0	2076
2021	773	414	34	763	0	1	80	0	2065
2022	709	408	30	760	0	0	77	0	1984
2023	739	430	27	823	1	0	80	0	2100

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 Palmetto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	981	52.0	18.8	21.5
1989	981	54.0	18.1	24.7
1990	894	50.0	17.8	23.5
1991	883	50.0	17.6	22.1
1992	910	51.0	17.8	18
1993	906	49.0	18.5	18
1994	966	51.0	18.9	26.2
1995	971	49.0	19.8	24
1996	971	49.0	19.8	24
1997	1060	52.0	20.4	24.1
1998	1171	58.0	20.2	24.8
1999	1284	62.0	20.7	31.3
2000	1364	68.0	20.1	28.8
2001	1392	72.0	19.3	27.5
2002	1567	74.0	21.2	34
2003	1567	74.0	21.2	34
2004	1581	80.0	19.8	33.2
2005	1630	90.0	18.1	37.5
2006	1841	94.0	19.6	38.6
2007	1923	97.0	19.8	39.4
2008	1831	92.0	19.9	43.2
2009	1752	87.5	21.1	45.9
2010	1664	86.0	19.3	53.2
2011	1680	90.1	18.6	55.4
2012	1746	91.1	19.1	56.6
2013	1785	96.0	18.5	55.4
2014	1899	91.0	20.8	59.1
2015	2076	93.0	22.3	59.5
2016	2110	101.0	20.8	59.2
2017	2228	98.0	22.7	57.9
2018	2207	100.0	22.0	61.4
2019	2231	101.0	22.0	54.7
2020	2076	94.0	22.0	55.2
2021	2065	90.0	22.9	62.8
2022	1984	88.0	22.5	51
2023	2100	92.0	22.8	61.1

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 Palmetto High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	981	52.0	18.8	21.5
1989	981	54.0	18.1	24.7
1990	894	50.0	17.8	23.5
1991	883	50.0	17.6	22.1
1992	910	51.0	17.8	18
1993	906	49.0	18.5	18
1994	966	51.0	18.9	26.2
1995	971	49.0	19.8	24
1996	971	49.0	19.8	24
1997	1060	52.0	20.4	24.1
1998	1171	58.0	20.2	24.8
1999	1284	62.0	20.7	31.3
2000	1364	68.0	20.1	28.8
2001	1392	72.0	19.3	27.5
2002	1567	74.0	21.2	34
2003	1567	74.0	21.2	34
2004	1581	80.0	19.8	33.2
2005	1630	90.0	18.1	37.5
2006	1841	94.0	19.6	38.6
2007	1923	97.0	19.8	39.4
2008	1831	92.0	19.9	43.2
2009	1752	87.5	21.1	45.9
2010	1664	86.0	19.3	53.2
2011	1680	90.1	18.6	55.4
2012	1746	91.1	19.1	56.6
2013	1785	96.0	18.5	55.4
2014	1899	91.0	20.8	59.1
2015	2076	93.0	22.3	59.5
2016	2110	101.0	20.8	59.2
2017	2228	98.0	22.7	57.9
2018	2207	100.0	22.0	61.4
2019	2231	101.0	22.0	54.7
2020	2076	94.0	22.0	55.2
2021	2065	90.0	22.9	62.8
2022	1984	88.0	22.5	51
2023	2100	92.0	22.8	61.1

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 Palmetto High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$260 (4.0%)	$6,253 (96.0%)	$6,513
2019	$197 (2.8%)	$6,960 (97.2%)	$7,157
2020	$237 (3.1%)	$7,509 (96.9%)	$7,746
2021	$612 (7.8%)	$7,196 (92.2%)	$7,809
2022	$1,145 (13.5%)	$7,323 (86.5%)	$8,468
2023	$1,020 (12.4%)	$7,237 (87.6%)	$8,257

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 446^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 466^th of 792 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto High School)	45	43	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	53	50	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto High School)	36	34	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)	49	46	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palmetto High School)	58	59	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Manatee)	69	64	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Palmetto High School)	60	48	12%
End of Course US History (Manatee)	71	59	12%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palmetto High School)	25	30	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)	66	60	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Palmetto High School)	53	55	2%
End of Course Geometry (Manatee)	62	56	6%
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	2231	2100	5.9%
African American	428	430	0.5%
American Indian	7	1	85.7%
Asian	43	27	37.2%
Hispanic	751	823	9.6%
Pacific Islander	5	0	100%
White	997	739	25.9%
Two or More Races	0	80
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.7%	61.1%	6.5%

Schools Near Palmetto 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Palmetto High School	Public	9-12	1200 17th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4848	2,100	92	22.8	61.1%	739 (35.2%)	430 (20.5%)	823 (39.2%)	27 (1.3%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (3.8%)	36.6	458^th of 807 public high schools	43.2%		33.6	466^th of 792 public high schools	41.2%	8				44.0	43.0					20.0	41.0	64.0	63.0		$8,257	$1,020	$7,237
Manatee School For The Arts	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 721-6800	1,968	104	18.8	55.1%	803 (40.8%)	206 (10.5%)	813 (41.3%)	25 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	117 (5.9%)	57.7	226^th of 807 public high schools	72.0%		61.9	187^th of 792 public high schools	76.4%	39	52.0	49.0	50.0	63.0	58.0	31.0	48.0	30.0	34.0	42.0	57.0	79.0	86.0	74.0	$10,196	$00	$10,196
Manatee High School	Public	9-12	902 33rd Street Ct W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 714-7300	1,983	91	21.7	59.2%	874 (44.1%)	271 (13.7%)	724 (36.5%)	31 (1.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	78 (3.9%)	42.9	390^th of 807 public high schools	51.7%		46	328^th of 792 public high schools	58.6%	62				48.0	45.0					31.0	46.0	66.0	68.0		$8,573	$939	$7,635
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3508 26th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-4566	55	4	13.7	87.3%	18 (32.7%)	15 (27.3%)	17 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)								(n/a)
Southeast High School	Public	8-12	1200 37th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 741-3366	1,716	82	20.9	66.3%	276 (16.1%)	335 (19.5%)	1,025 (59.7%)	23 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (3.1%)	27.5	567^th of 807 public high schools	29.7%		19.1	614^th of 792 public high schools	22.5%	47				33.0	33.0					29.0	40.0	55.0	64.0		$9,247	$1,321	$7,928
Bayshore High School	Public	9-12	5401 34th St W	Bradenton	34210	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 751-7004	1,435	70	20.5	65.2%	275 (19.2%)	206 (14.4%)	872 (60.8%)	15 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	66 (4.6%)	16.6	652^nd of 807 public high schools	19.2%		14.1	645^th of 792 public high schools	18.6%	7				30.0	32.0					27.0	25.0	37.0	41.0		$9,450	$1,494	$7,956
State College Of Florida Collegiate School	Public, Charter	6-12	5840 26th St W	Bradenton	34207	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 752-5491	492	20	24.6	42.9%	250 (50.8%)	38 (7.7%)	156 (31.7%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	89.5	23^rd of 807 public high schools	97.1%		83.1	56^th of 792 public high schools	92.9%	33	80.0	80.0	67.0	79.0	82.0	81.0	90.0	79.0	68.0	95.0	97.0	96.0		97.0	$8,708	$577	$8,131
Amikids Manatee	Public	6-12	6423 9th St E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 723-4702	26	3	8.6	84.6%	1 (3.8%)	13 (50.0%)	9 (34.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (11.5%)								(n/a)
The Port Academy	Public	9-12	14470 Harlee Rd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 747-3011	13	0	26.0	23.1%	2 (15.4%)	4 (30.8%)	7 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												0.0			$10,320	$245	$10,075
Braden River High School	Public	9-12	6545 Sr 70 E	Bradenton	34203	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 751-8230	1,774	79	22.4	44.6%	893 (50.3%)	142 (8.0%)	550 (31.0%)	99 (5.6%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (4.7%)	51.4	286^th of 807 public high schools	64.6%		51.3	272^nd of 792 public high schools	65.7%	14				51.0	55.0					26.0	50.0	75.0	73.0		$8,502	$837	$7,664

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto High School

What schools feed into Palmetto High School?

Palmetto High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blackburn Elementary School
Elementary : James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Elementary : Palm View K-8 School
Elementary : Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary : Virgil Mills Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto High School?

Students at Palmetto High School are 39% Hispanic, 35% White, 20% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Palmetto High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,100 students attended Palmetto High School.

Is Palmetto High School a good school?

Palmetto High School ranks 458^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Palmetto High School in?

Manatee

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