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Escambia High School
High School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
A high school in Pensacola, FL where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1310 N 65TH AVE, Pensacola, FL 32506
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 28% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Escambia High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Escambia 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,978
Median home value
$200,500
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Institute of Arts and SciencesPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Escambia Boys' BaseEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Pensacola State Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 2.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Sl Jones Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #54 of 62
- District spending per student
- $12,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escambia High School is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escambia High School
Escambia High School is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 1,654 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,648 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escambia High School
What grades does Escambia High School serve?
Escambia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Escambia High School?
Escambia High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,654 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia High School is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escambia High School rank in FL?
Escambia High School ranks #3,648 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Escambia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Escambia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Escambia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escambia High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Escambia High School a charter school?
No, Escambia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escambia High School a Title I school?
No, Escambia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escambia High School?
64.1% of students at Escambia 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
- 1,654
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (850) 453-3221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32506)
- 35,202
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 32506; 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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