Serving 1,692 students in grades 9-12, Okeechobee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Okeechobee High School's student population of 1,692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Okeechobee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okeechobee High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2880 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okeechobee High School's ranking?
Okeechobee High School is ranked #2880 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Okeechobee High School?
The graduation rate of Okeechobee High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Okeechobee High School?
1,692 students attend Okeechobee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Okeechobee High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okeechobee High School?
Okeechobee High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Okeechobee High School offer ?
Okeechobee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Okeechobee High School part of?
Okeechobee High School is part of Okeechobee School District.
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