High Schools in Citrus

The Citrus school district in Florida is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with Academy of Environmental Science standing out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as Lecanto High School, Citrus High School, and Crystal River High School, generally perform below the state averages in standardized assessments.

The district's overall 4-year graduation rate of 89.7% is slightly below the state average, while the chronic absenteeism rate of 31.4% is significantly higher than the state's. The free and reduced lunch rates across the schools vary widely, from 35.65% at the Academy of Environmental Science to 73.91% at the Pace Center for Girls, indicating a diverse socioeconomic makeup within the district. The student-teacher ratios also range from 7.6 at the Pace Center for Girls to 21.1 at Lecanto High School, with the district average being 18.9.

Overall, the Citrus school district presents a mixed picture, with the Academy of Environmental Science standing out as an exceptional institution, while other schools in the district struggle to meet state standards. The high chronic absenteeism rate and the wide range in socioeconomic factors and student-teacher ratios suggest that there is room for improvement in the quality of education provided across the Citrus high schools.