Serving 313 students in grades 6-12, Ponce De Leon 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon High School is 0.17, 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.
Ponce De Leon High School is ranked #2727 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponce De Leon High School?
The graduation rate of Ponce De Leon High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ponce De Leon High School?
313 students attend Ponce De Leon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ponce De Leon High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponce De Leon High School?
Ponce De Leon High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponce De Leon High School offer ?
Ponce De Leon High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ponce De Leon High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 313 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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