Summary:
The Putnam school district in Florida is home to 4 high schools that serve students in grades 9-12. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with all 4 high schools ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, one school stands out as a clear standout performer - Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School.
Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School consistently ranks among the top 100 high schools in Florida and earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels across several key metrics, including significantly higher proficiency rates than the Putnam district and state averages in subjects like Algebra 1, Civics, and 8th grade Math. Q.I. Roberts also maintains a 89.7% four-year graduation rate, on par with the other Putnam high schools, and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 18.3 compared to the other schools which range from 20.2 to 21.7. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 40.81%, compared to the other schools which range from 65.63% to 73.74%.
In contrast, the other 3 high schools in the Putnam district - Palatka Junior - Senior High School, Interlachen Junior-Senior High School, and Crescent City Junior-Senior High School - are ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools and have a 1-star rating. These schools generally lag behind the Putnam district and state averages on end-of-course assessments and FAST assessments, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower than Q.I. Roberts.
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