Very Good
#1097 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Ponce De Leon High School
High School · Holmes · Ponce De Leon, FL
A Holmes high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1477 AMMONS RD, Ponce De Leon, FL 32455
- Math 41% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ponce De Leon High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ponce De Leon 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,110
Median home value
$110,600
Median rent
$821/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in HOLMES
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 378 | Compare → |
| Graduation Assistance ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–12 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
| Holmes County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
| Holmes Virtual-franchise FlvsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 27 | 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.
Holmes
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,741NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ponce De Leon High School is listed in HOLMES; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ponce De Leon High School
Ponce De Leon High School is a public high school in Ponce De Leon, FL, part of Holmes, serving approximately 313 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ponce De Leon High School
What grades does Ponce De Leon High School serve?
Ponce De Leon High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Ponce De Leon High School?
Ponce De Leon High School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponce De Leon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponce De Leon High School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ponce De Leon High School rank in FL?
Ponce De Leon High School ranks #1,097 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ponce De Leon High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ponce De Leon High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Ponce De Leon High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponce De Leon High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ponce De Leon High School a charter school?
No, Ponce De Leon High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ponce De Leon High School a Title I school?
No, Ponce De Leon High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponce De Leon High School?
65.2% of students at Ponce De Leon 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Holmes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (850) 836-4242
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 32455)
- 3,903
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 32455; 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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