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#3449 of 3,778 schools in FL

Interlachen Jr-sr High School

High School · Putnam · Interlachen, FL

A Putnam high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

126 N STATE RD 315, Interlachen, FL 32148

  • Math 26% vs FL 51% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-21.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation2.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$12,682
Chronic Absenteeism73.1%

Students at Interlachen Jr-sr High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 FAST)
School
State
51%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2013
ELA
42%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Interlachen 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average535/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,320

Median home value

$87,800

Median rent

$737/mo

College educated

12.2%

Homeownership

81.8%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
8 boys'·12 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in PUTNAM

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crescent City Jr-sr High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.07–12Not available994Compare →
Mellon Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12Not available291Compare →
Palatka JR - SR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.77–12Not available1,606Compare →
Putnam Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified4.6K–12Not available37Compare →

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
#13 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

Interlachen Jr-sr High School is listed in PUTNAM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Interlachen Jr-sr High School

Interlachen Jr-sr High School is a public high school in Interlachen, FL, part of Putnam, serving approximately 1,068 students in grades 7th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,449 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Interlachen Jr-sr High School

What grades does Interlachen Jr-sr High School serve?

Interlachen Jr-sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Interlachen Jr-sr High School?

Interlachen Jr-sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,068 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Interlachen Jr-sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Interlachen Jr-sr High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Interlachen Jr-sr High School rank in FL?

Interlachen Jr-sr High School ranks #3,449 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Interlachen Jr-sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Interlachen Jr-sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Interlachen Jr-sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Interlachen Jr-sr High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Interlachen Jr-sr High School a charter school?

No, Interlachen Jr-sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Interlachen Jr-sr High School a Title I school?

No, Interlachen Jr-sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Interlachen Jr-sr High School?

72.2% of students at Interlachen 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
1,068
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Putnam County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 32148)
11,580
Area average commute
37.2 min
Area median age
42.9
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 32148; 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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