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#2294 of 3,778 schools in FL
Citrus High School
High School · Citrus · Inverness, FL
A high school in Inverness, FL where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 W HIGHLAND BLVD, Inverness, FL 34452
- Math 34% proficient (2021)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 93.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Citrus High School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 48% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Citrus High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,199
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$1,182/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Inverness Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Solid Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Crest SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Citrus
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Citrus High School is listed in CITRUS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Citrus High School
Citrus High School is a public high school in Inverness, FL, part of Citrus, serving approximately 1,486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,294 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Citrus High School
What grades does Citrus High School serve?
Citrus High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Citrus High School?
Citrus High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus High School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Citrus High School rank in FL?
Citrus High School ranks #2,294 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Citrus High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Citrus High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Citrus High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Citrus High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Citrus High School a charter school?
No, Citrus High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Citrus High School a Title I school?
No, Citrus High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Citrus High School?
50.1% of students at Citrus High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Citrus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.5%
- Phone
- (352) 726-2241
- 4-Year Graduation
- 93.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34452)
- 13,729
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34452; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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