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Palmetto High School

1200 17th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,100 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Palmetto High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Palmetto High School's student population of 2,100 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,100 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Palmetto High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2680 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmetto High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palmetto High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmetto High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palmetto High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palmetto High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palmetto High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmetto High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Palmetto High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmetto High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmetto High School's ranking?
Palmetto High School is ranked #2680 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palmetto High School often compared to?
Palmetto High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Ranch High School, Manatee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto High School?
The graduation rate of Palmetto High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmetto High School?
2,100 students attend Palmetto High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Palmetto High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmetto High School offer ?
Palmetto High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmetto High School part of?
Palmetto High School is part of Manatee School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,100 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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