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#1767 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
High School · Clay · Keystone Heights, FL
A Clay high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
900 ORCHID AVE, Keystone Heights, FL 32656
- Math 58% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Keystone Heights Junior/senior High score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
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 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keystone Heights Junior/senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated982/100K
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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
$73,201
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$1,068/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32656; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Clay Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | Not available | 141 | Compare → |
| Fleming Island High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,862 | Compare → |
| Middleburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,856 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clay
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #31 of 47
- District spending per student
- $10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High is a public high school in Keystone Heights, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 1,169 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keystone Heights Junior/senior High
What grades does Keystone Heights Junior/senior High serve?
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Keystone Heights Junior/senior High?
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keystone Heights Junior/senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Keystone Heights Junior/senior High is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keystone Heights Junior/senior High rank in FL?
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High ranks #1,767 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Keystone Heights Junior/senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Keystone Heights Junior/senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Keystone Heights Junior/senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keystone Heights Junior/senior High has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Keystone Heights Junior/senior High a charter school?
No, Keystone Heights Junior/senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Keystone Heights Junior/senior High a Title I school?
No, Keystone Heights Junior/senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keystone Heights Junior/senior High?
58.6% of students at Keystone Heights Junior/senior High 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
- 1,169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (904) 336-7775
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32656)
- 15,630
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- 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 32656; 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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