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#2856 of 3,778 schools in FL
Crescent City Jr-sr High School
High School · Putnam · Crescent City, FL
A Putnam high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2201 S US HIGHWAY 17, Crescent City, FL 32112
- Math 33% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Crescent City Jr-sr High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent City Jr-sr 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crescent City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,247
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$743/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
34.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in PUTNAM
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interlachen Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–12 | Not available | 1,068 | Compare → |
| Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 291 | Compare → |
| Palatka JR - SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 1,606 | Compare → |
| Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | Not available | 37 | 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.
Putnam
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crescent City Jr-sr High School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent City Jr-sr High School
Crescent City Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Crescent City, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 994 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,856 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent City Jr-sr High School
What grades does Crescent City Jr-sr High School serve?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 994 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent City Jr-sr High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crescent City Jr-sr High School rank in FL?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School ranks #2,856 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Crescent City Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent City Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent City Jr-sr High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crescent City Jr-sr High School a charter school?
No, Crescent City Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crescent City Jr-sr High School a Title I school?
No, Crescent City Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent City Jr-sr High School?
73.7% of students at Crescent City Jr-sr 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 994
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.9%
- Phone
- (386) 698-1629
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32112)
- 8,099
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 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.
- 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 32112; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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