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#1508 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
West Florida High School/technical
High School · Escambia · Pensacola, FL
An Escambia high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 E BURGESS RD, Pensacola, FL 32503
- Math 49% proficient (2021)
- Reading 77% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Florida High School/technical score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (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
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Florida High School/technical 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,654
Median home value
$270,500
Median rent
$1,226/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County Acceleration AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Jubilee Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–9 | 1.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Personalized Learning Kingdom AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Washington Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 1,691 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Escambia
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #20 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
West Florida High School/technical is listed in ESCAMBIA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Florida High School/technical
West Florida High School/technical is a public high school in Pensacola, FL, part of Escambia, serving approximately 1,345 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Florida High School/technical
What grades does West Florida High School/technical serve?
West Florida High School/technical serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West Florida High School/technical?
West Florida High School/technical has an enrollment of approximately 1,345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Florida High School/technical?
The student-teacher ratio at West Florida High School/technical is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Florida High School/technical rank in FL?
West Florida High School/technical ranks #1,508 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is West Florida High School/technical's MySchoolScout rating?
West Florida High School/technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 West Florida High School/technical?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Florida High School/technical has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Florida High School/technical a charter school?
No, West Florida High School/technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Florida High School/technical a Title I school?
No, West Florida High School/technical is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Florida High School/technical?
39.3% of students at West Florida High School/technical 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
- 1,345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (850) 876-7300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 32503)
- 32,975
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 32503; 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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