Vernon High School

Summary:

Vernon High School is a public high school serving 344 students in grades 9-12 in Vernon, Florida, which is part of the Washington District, ranked 52 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Vernon High School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (74.42%) and Native American students (1.74%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Ponce De Leon High School and Chipley High School, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 321 out of 774 Florida high schools in 2021-2022 to 571 out of 807 in 2023-2024. Its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 98.8% in 2019-2020 to a low of 81.2% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, Vernon High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 43.3% in 2021-2022, compared to 24.1% at Chipley High School and 33.1% at Ponce De Leon High School.

Academically, Vernon High School consistently underperforms the Washington District and state averages on standardized tests, with only 15% of students proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1 in 2023-2024, compared to 41% in the district and 55% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (57.85%) compared to nearby schools, despite seeing an increase in spending per student from $9,267 in 2020-2021 to $11,642 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3232 Moss Hill Rd
       Vernon, FL  32462


(850) 535-2046

District: Washington

SchoolDigger Rank:
571st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,642 Help


Feeder schools for Vernon High School:

Elementary:    Kate M. Smith Elementary School
    Vernon Elementary School
Middle:    Roulhac Middle School
    Vernon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  344

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
African American:
13.1%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vernon High School ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.17. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Vernon 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 Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), African American (13.1%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon High School is 18.1, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Washington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Vernon High School employs 19 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon High School is $11,642, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Washington School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vernon High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vernon High School 571st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Vernon High School in the ranking list.)

Washington:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington 52nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vernon High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.41 349th 484 27.9%
2005 47.22 287th 487 41.1%
2006 52.89 234th 477 50.9%
2007 63.59 193rd 563 65.7%
2008 56.40 263rd 577 54.4%
2009 52.15 307th 587 47.7%
2010 57.75 287th 620 53.7%
2011 57.23 292nd 622 53.1%
2012 33.80 372nd 606 38.6%
2013 44.27 339th 648 47.7%
2014 41.70 390th 687 43.2%
2016 38.82 386th 693 44.3%
2017 47.73 303rd 714 57.6%
2018 34.39 430th 716 39.9%
2019 43.94 341st 734 53.5%
2021 30.86 463rd 746 37.9%
2022 46.39 321st 774 58.5%
2023 32.54 475th 792 40.0%
2024 27.17 571st 807 29.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Vernon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 290 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1990 284 86 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1991 285 86 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1992 264 85 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 302 87 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1994 269 76 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 270 85 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 270 85 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 247 81 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1998 267 86 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1999 280 83 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 273 79 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 283 74 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 289 74 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 289 74 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 296 68 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 325 80 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2006 324 77 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 332 68 2 3 2 n/a n/a 6 413
2008 338 68 2 3 3 n/a n/a 4 418
2009 321 72 5 5 6 n/a n/a 3 412
2010 310 79 3 4 5 n/a n/a 1 402
2011 290 75 1 3 4 0 6 0 379
2012 292 74 1 5 3 0 6 0 381
2013 314 60 0 6 4 1 8 0 393
2014 297 79 1 5 8 0 11 0 401
2015 323 74 0 12 6 0 14 0 429
2016 308 68 0 7 5 0 15 0 403
2017 268 62 1 6 5 0 21 0 363
2018 256 66 1 7 3 1 21 0 355
2019 271 69 0 5 3 1 16 0 365
2020 292 62 0 8 6 0 15 0 383
2021 296 56 2 9 6 1 15 0 385
2022 289 54 2 16 7 2 16 0 386
2023 256 45 2 12 6 2 21 0 344

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 Vernon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 25.0 15.4 66.8
1989 373 24.0 15.5 50.4
1990 372 22.0 16.9 44.6
1991 376 22.0 17.0 44.1
1992 358 24.0 14.9 41.1
1993 397 24.0 16.5 33.2
1994 351 24.0 14.6 33.3
1995 364 20.0 18.2 34.3
1996 364 20.0 18.2 34.3
1997 336 22.0 15.3 34.2
1998 358 24.0 14.9 34.9
1999 373 24.0 15.5 48.3
2000 357 24.0 14.9 41.2
2001 363 26.0 14.0 40.2
2002 366 25.0 14.6 52.2
2003 366 25.0 14.6 52.2
2004 371 26.0 14.3 49.9
2005 411 28.0 14.7 50.4
2006 412 27.0 15.3 52.4
2007 413 27.0 15.3 51.1
2008 418 28.0 14.9 52.9
2009 412 28.8 15.3 55.3
2010 402 26.0 15.4 62.8
2011 379 23.5 16.1 63.1
2012 381 24.3 15.6 69.8
2013 393 29.0 13.5 70.2
2014 401 26.0 15.4 41.4
2015 429 26.0 16.5 68.5
2016 403 26.0 15.5 68.2
2017 363 25.0 14.5 63.1
2018 355 21.0 16.9 51
2019 365 19.5 18.7 52.3
2020 383 19.0 20.1 48.8
2021 385 17.0 22.6 52.2
2022 386 18.0 21.4 57.3
2023 344 19.0 18.1 57.8

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 Vernon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 25.0 15.4 66.8
1989 373 24.0 15.5 50.4
1990 372 22.0 16.9 44.6
1991 376 22.0 17.0 44.1
1992 358 24.0 14.9 41.1
1993 397 24.0 16.5 33.2
1994 351 24.0 14.6 33.3
1995 364 20.0 18.2 34.3
1996 364 20.0 18.2 34.3
1997 336 22.0 15.3 34.2
1998 358 24.0 14.9 34.9
1999 373 24.0 15.5 48.3
2000 357 24.0 14.9 41.2
2001 363 26.0 14.0 40.2
2002 366 25.0 14.6 52.2
2003 366 25.0 14.6 52.2
2004 371 26.0 14.3 49.9
2005 411 28.0 14.7 50.4
2006 412 27.0 15.3 52.4
2007 413 27.0 15.3 51.1
2008 418 28.0 14.9 52.9
2009 412 28.8 15.3 55.3
2010 402 26.0 15.4 62.8
2011 379 23.5 16.1 63.1
2012 381 24.3 15.6 69.8
2013 393 29.0 13.5 70.2
2014 401 26.0 15.4 41.4
2015 429 26.0 16.5 68.5
2016 403 26.0 15.5 68.2
2017 363 25.0 14.5 63.1
2018 355 21.0 16.9 51
2019 365 19.5 18.7 52.3
2020 383 19.0 20.1 48.8
2021 385 17.0 22.6 52.2
2022 386 18.0 21.4 57.3
2023 344 19.0 18.1 57.8

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 Vernon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $453 (5.4%) $7,930 (94.6%) $8,383
2019 $526 (6.2%) $8,009 (93.8%) $8,535
2020 $572 (6.0%) $8,935 (94.0%) $9,508
2021 $1,188 (12.8%) $8,079 (87.2%) $9,267
2022 $1,524 (14.8%) $8,753 (85.2%) $10,278
2023 $1,832 (15.7%) $9,810 (84.3%) $11,642

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 341st of 734 High schoolsRanks 475th of 792 High schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon High School)4547
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)4751
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Vernon High School)4949
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)4752
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Vernon High School)7448
 26%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Washington)6751
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Vernon High School)7560
 15%
   End of Course US History (Washington)6565
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Vernon High School)2325
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Washington)4950
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Vernon High School)4651
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Washington)4946
 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 Students365344
 5.8%
African American6945
 34.8%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White271256
 5.5%
Two or More Races1621
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%57.8%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended Vernon High School.

Students at Vernon High School are 74% White, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Vernon High School ranks 571st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Vernon High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kate M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary : Vernon Elementary School
Middle : Roulhac Middle School
Middle : Vernon Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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