Putnam Edge High School (Closed 2023)

200 S 7th St
Palatka, FL 32177
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Bottom 50%
Serving 51 students in grades 9-12, Putnam Edge 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
51 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
#3411 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Putnam Edge High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Putnam Edge High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Putnam Edge High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Putnam Edge High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Putnam Edge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putnam Edge High School's ranking?
Putnam Edge High School is ranked #3411 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam Edge High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam Edge High School is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Putnam Edge High School?
51 students attend Putnam Edge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Putnam Edge High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam Edge High School?
Putnam Edge High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Putnam Edge High School offer ?
Putnam Edge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam Edge High School part of?
Putnam Edge High School is part of Putnam School District.
In what neighborhood is Putnam Edge High School located?
Putnam Edge High School is located in the South Historic District neighborhood of Palatka, FL.

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