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Sail

High School · Leon · Tallahassee, FL

A Leon high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2006 JACKSON BLUFF RD, Tallahassee, FL 32304

  • Math 42% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 68% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation11.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$10,997
Chronic Absenteeism44.1%

Students at Sail score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2024
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sail 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated757/100K

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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

$30,823

Median home value

$147,000

Median rent

$1,132/mo

College educated

36.2%

Homeownership

13%

Poverty rate

49.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
11.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amos P. Godby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.8 mi1,396Compare →
Leon Co Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified5.3K–121.8 mi36Compare →
Gretchen Everhart SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–122.0 mi98Compare →
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified4.1K–122.0 mi79Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Leon

Schools in district
56
Rank in district
#26 of 50
District spending per student
$10,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sail is listed in LEON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sail

Sail is a public high school in Tallahassee, FL, part of Leon, serving approximately 381 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,392 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sail

What grades does Sail serve?

Sail serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sail?

Sail has an enrollment of approximately 381 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sail?

The student-teacher ratio at Sail is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sail rank in FL?

Sail ranks #2,392 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Sail's MySchoolScout rating?

Sail has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sail?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sail has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sail a charter school?

No, Sail is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sail a Title I school?

No, Sail is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sail?

36.2% of students at Sail 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
381
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.1%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 32304)
50,080
Area average commute
19.5 min
Area median age
22.2
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 32304; 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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