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Crystal River High School

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Crystal River High School ranks 528 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

528^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 37% of Florida high schools

Summary

Crystal River High School is a large public high school in Crystal River, Florida, serving 1,293 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Citrus County School District.

The most striking feature of Crystal River High is a paradox: it graduates students at an impressive 96% rate, well above the state average of 92%, yet its academic proficiency, especially in math, is severely lacking. Nearly half of the student body (47.3%) is chronically absent, a rate far higher than the district (37.7%) and state (31.4%) averages. This attendance crisis likely fuels the school's poor test scores. For example, only 34% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 63% statewide. While English Language Arts scores have shown a slight upward trend, math performance remains stagnant and volatile. The school spends $10,775 per student, more than nearby Dunnellon High School ($8,698) and Citrus High School ($9,542), but this higher investment has not translated into better academic outcomes.

For context, the nearby Academy of Environmental Science (AES), a small magnet school just four miles away, offers a stark contrast. AES boasts a 94% proficiency rate in Biology versus Crystal River's 64%, and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 17.4%. This suggests that the district's high-performing students may be drawn to the magnet program, leaving Crystal River High with a more challenging student body. To improve, the school must first address its attendance crisis and then conduct a deep review of its math instruction. The strong graduation rate is a positive sign, but it masks the reality that many students may be earning diplomas without achieving grade-level mastery in core subjects.

1,293

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,775

Per pupil spending ?

41.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3195 Crystal River High Dr
Crystal River, FL 34428

(352) 795-4641

District: Citrus

Feeder schools for Crystal River High School:

Elementary:	Citrus Springs Elementary School
	Crystal River Primary School
	Homosassa Elementary School
	Rock Crusher Elementary School
Middle:	Crystal River Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

9.8%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2016 → 37th in 2026

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (53% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (47% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg58%

Florida avg64%

528^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 37%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to bottom 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4High Schools in the Citrus

53^rd of 70Citrus among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.5	528 of 838	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.1	483 of 844	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.1	486 of 807	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.0	472 of 792	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.8	499 of 774	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	380 of 746	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.8	281 of 734	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.4	287 of 716	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.0	376 of 714	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.3	371 of 693	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	51.6	313 of 687	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.3	253 of 648	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	44.5	293 of 606	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.8	287 of 622	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.1	242 of 620	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.8	218 of 587	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.9	190 of 577	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.9	185 of 563	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.6	129 of 477	73.0%	★★★★☆
2005	65.4	168 of 487	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	75.2	106 of 484	78.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 164%-10 vs state

US History58%-16 vs state

English Language Arts52%-8 vs state

Geometry50%-6 vs state

Algebra 134%-29 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crystal River High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3195 Crystal River High Dr	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 795-4641	1,293	66	19.7	41.3%	1,023 (79.1%)	63 (4.9%)	127 (9.8%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (5.2%)	35.5	528^th of 838 public high schools	37.0%		38.1	483^rd of 844 public high schools	42.8%	45	55.0	49.0	34.0	50.0	64.0	58.0	$10,775	$444	$10,331
Academy Of Environmental Science	Public, Magnet, Charter	9-12	12695 W Fort Island Trl	Crystal River	34429	Citrus County	Citrus	Yes	Yes	No	No	(352) 795-8793	115	6	19.1	33.9%	101 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	67.1	168^th of 838 public high schools	80.0%		68.9	155^th of 844 public high schools	81.6%	13	69.0	73.0	63.0	62.0	94.0		$8,945	$161	$8,784
Lecanto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3810 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 746-2334	1,735	88	19.7	36.1%	1,246 (71.8%)	94 (5.4%)	235 (13.5%)	56 (3.2%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.3%)	91 (5.2%)	46.4	392^nd of 838 public high schools	53.2%		40.9	454^th of 844 public high schools	46.2%	62	60.0	65.0	38.0	40.0	74.0	71.0	$9,422	$307	$9,115
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	3630 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 464-6520	29	2	14.5	86.2%	21 (72.4%)	1 (3.4%)	4 (13.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$9,893	$3,223	$6,670
Withlacoochee Technical College	Public	11-12	1201 W Main St	Inverness	34450	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	No	(352) 726-2430	2	10	.2		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dunnellon High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10055 SW 180th Avenue Rd	Dunnellon	34432	Marion County	Marion	No	Yes	No	Yes	(352) 465-6745	1,562	68	22.9	51.3%	610 (39.1%)	262 (16.8%)	591 (37.8%)	14 (0.9%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	77 (4.9%)	25.6	626^th of 838 public high schools	25.3%		30	586^th of 844 public high schools	30.6%	40	42.0	46.0	21.0	26.0	60.0	66.0	$8,698	$928	$7,770
Citrus High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	600 W Highland Blvd	Inverness	34452	Citrus County	Citrus	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 726-2241	1,465	76	19.2	43.4%	1,158 (79.0%)	44 (3.0%)	143 (9.8%)	17 (1.2%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	97 (6.6%)	34.4	540^th of 838 public high schools	35.6%		37	497^th of 844 public high schools	41.1%	43	50.0	51.0	30.0	42.0	58.0	72.0	$9,542	$310	$9,231
Camp E-Nini Hassee	Public	6-12	7027 E Stagecoach Tr	Floral City	34436	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(888) 726-3883	17	2	8.5	17.6%	12 (70.6%)	1 (5.9%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Crystal River High School

How many students attend Crystal River High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,293 students attended Crystal River High School.

What schools feed into Crystal River High School?

Crystal River High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Citrus Springs Elementary School
Elementary : Crystal River Primary School
Elementary : Homosassa Elementary School
Elementary : Rock Crusher Elementary School
Middle : Crystal River Middle School

What district is Crystal River High School in?

Citrus

What is the racial makeup of Crystal River High School?

Students at Crystal River High School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Is Crystal River High School a good school?

Crystal River High School ranks 528^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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