Serving 916 students in grades 6-12, Pahokee Middle-senior 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 916 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pahokee Middle-senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pahokee Middle-senior High School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
916 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pahokee Middle-senior 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 Pahokee Middle-senior High School is 0.52, 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
#2732 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
60%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
47%
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 Pahokee Middle-senior High School's ranking?
Pahokee Middle-senior High School is ranked #2732 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pahokee Middle-senior High School often compared to?
Pahokee Middle-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glades Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pahokee Middle-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Pahokee Middle-senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pahokee Middle-senior High School?
916 students attend Pahokee Middle-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pahokee Middle-senior High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pahokee Middle-senior High School?
Pahokee Middle-senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pahokee Middle-senior High School offer ?
Pahokee Middle-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pahokee Middle-senior High School part of?
Pahokee Middle-senior High School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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