Serving 2,347 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto Ridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Palmetto Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto Ridge High School is 0.59, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palmetto Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Palmetto Ridge High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Palmetto Ridge High School?
2,347 students attend Palmetto Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Palmetto Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto Ridge High School?
Palmetto Ridge High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmetto Ridge High School offer ?
Palmetto Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palmetto Ridge High School part of?
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