Palatka High School
School Overview
Palatka High School is a public school located in Palatka, Florida. It is a school in Putnam County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 36% of students are proficient in Math learning and 35% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,157 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1 where a total of 56 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,157 students are attending Palatka High School. By gender, there are 620 and 537 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Palatka High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 50 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| White | 44 | 28 | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 32 | 18 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 56 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Palatka High School and the students to teacher ratio is 21 to 1. 92.9% of teachers are certified. 87.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 56 | Students per teacher: 21 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 52 | 92.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 5.4% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 8.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 2 | 3.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 289 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 28,943 Households |
| Population | 71,863 |
| Male | 36,255 |
| Female | 36,997 |
| Child Population | 18,713 |
| Total Housing Units | 37,415 Units |
| Average House Value | $89,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $728 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.70% |
| Average Household Income | $37,670 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Palatka High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 156 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 354 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Palatka High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 156 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 13 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 22 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 134 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 354 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Putnam
In Putnam, 25 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in PALATKA, Florida
5 private schools are serving students in PALATKA, Florida. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.