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Academy Of Environmental Science

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Academy Of Environmental Science ranks 168 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet, Charter Grades 9-12

168^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 80% of Florida high schools

Summary

The Academy Of Environmental Science in Crystal River, FL, is a small, specialized public high school serving 115 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Citrus County School District.

This school stands out as a high-performing outlier in a district that faces significant challenges. While the district ranks in the bottom half of Florida, the Academy ranks in the top 20% of high schools statewide (168th out of 838). Its academic proficiency rates dramatically exceed those of nearby traditional high schools. For example, 94% of Academy students are proficient in Biology 1, compared to 74% at Lecanto High School and 64% at Crystal River High School. In 10th-grade English Language Arts, the Academy's 73% proficiency rate is well above the 65% at Lecanto and 49% at Crystal River. The school also has a significantly lower chronic absenteeism rate (17.4%) compared to its peers, which all exceed 40%.

The Academy achieves these results while spending less per student ($8,945) than larger area high schools, suggesting an efficient use of resources. Its exceptional performance in science aligns directly with its environmental science focus. While the school has seen a slight dip in its state ranking from the 91st to the 80th percentile in recent years, it remains a clear "school of choice" that delivers strong academic outcomes in a focused, small-school environment.

115

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,945

Per pupil spending ?

33.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12695 W Fort Island Trl
Crystal River, FL 34429

(352) 795-8793

District: Citrus

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.8%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 91st percentile in 2023 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida high schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Citrus

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 91st-percentile peak (2023) to 80th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg56%

Florida avg63%

168^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	67.1	168 of 838	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	155 of 844	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	78.3	76 of 807	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	79.7	74 of 792	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	77.0	85 of 774	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	55.2	213 of 746	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.7	170 of 734	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	85 of 716	88.1%	★★★★☆
2017	70.3	112 of 714	84.3%	★★★★☆
2016	62.1	171 of 693	75.3%	★★★★☆
2014	95.4	5 of 687	99.3%	★★★★★
2013	94.7	8 of 648	98.8%	★★★★★
2012	98.5	3 of 606	99.5%	★★★★★
2011	95.3	18 of 622	97.1%	★★★★★
2010	95.7	17 of 620	97.3%	★★★★★
2009	95.8	15 of 587	97.4%	★★★★★
2008	95.4	16 of 577	97.2%	★★★★★
2007	78.1	99 of 563	82.4%	★★★★☆
2006	80.0	74 of 477	84.5%	★★★★☆
2005	53.8	241 of 487	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	78.2	88 of 484	81.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 194%+20 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

Algebra 163%~ state avg

Geometry62%+6 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
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
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
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Of Environmental Science

What is the racial makeup of Academy Of Environmental Science?

Students at Academy Of Environmental Science are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Academy Of Environmental Science in?

Citrus

Is Academy Of Environmental Science a good school?

Academy Of Environmental Science ranks 168^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Academy Of Environmental Science?

In the 2024-25 school year, 115 students attended Academy Of Environmental Science.

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