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Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

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Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High ranks 336 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

336^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 60% of Florida high schools

Summary

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High serves 1,139 students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Keystone Heights, Florida, and is part of the highly-rated Clay district (ranked 17th in Florida). The school has earned a 3-star state rating in recent years, with a notable peak of 4 stars in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years, and currently ranks in the 60th percentile among Florida high schools.

The school's most pressing challenge is chronic absenteeism, with 39.2% of students chronically absent in 2023-2024—significantly worse than the district average of 26.7% and the state average of 31.4%. This persistent issue directly impacts academic performance. However, there are bright spots: 8th-grade math proficiency is a standout at 73%, outperforming both the district (71%) and state (61%), and civics proficiency is strong at 84%, exceeding the state average of 77%. The school also maintains a solid graduation rate above 90%, though this masks concerns about college and career readiness, as 10th-grade ELA proficiency is only 51% compared to the state's 61%.

An interesting comparison is with Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School, located just 12 miles away in the lower-ranked Putnam district. Q.I. Roberts is a 5-star school in the 93rd percentile, with test scores that are almost universally superior—for example, 97% proficiency in Algebra 1 versus Keystone's 59%, and 94% proficiency in 10th-grade ELA versus Keystone's 51%. This stark contrast suggests that Keystone Heights' challenges are not solely due to its rural location or student demographics, but likely relate to school-specific culture, leadership, and instructional strategies. The school also spends less per student ($12,136) than nearby schools like Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ($14,574) and Interlachen Junior-Senior High School ($13,079), which may contribute to its performance ceiling.

1,139

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,136

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

900 Orchid Ave
Keystone Heights, FL 32656

(904) 336-7775

District: Clay

Feeder schools for Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:	Keystone Heights Elementary
	McRae Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Near the bottom of Clay's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg69%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

654^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 44% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

336^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 8High Schools in the Clay

17^th of 70Clay 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	654 of 1216	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.9	462 of 1205	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.6	520 of 1196	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	484 of 1177	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	497 of 1148	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.8	489 of 1136	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.0	412 of 1099	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.5	501 of 1035	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.8	565 of 1031	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.1	443 of 997	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.0	447 of 999	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.9	443 of 956	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.1	437 of 897	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.7	442 of 891	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.5	320 of 839	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.8	288 of 780	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.5	373 of 740	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.5	323 of 736	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.0	234 of 675	65.3%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	50.3	336 of 838	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.3	331 of 844	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	242 of 807	70.0%	★★★★☆
2023	58.6	212 of 792	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	52.2	253 of 774	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.9	256 of 746	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.4	299 of 734	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.4	281 of 716	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.0	299 of 714	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.0	214 of 693	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.7	342 of 687	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.7	250 of 648	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.4	137 of 606	77.4%	★★★★☆
2011	70.7	171 of 622	72.5%	★★★★☆
2010	67.0	195 of 620	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.9	226 of 587	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.3	158 of 577	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	60.4	219 of 563	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.1	194 of 477	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	83.9	63 of 487	87.1%	★★★★☆
2004	71.6	130 of 484	73.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics84%+7 vs state

US History69%-5 vs state

Biology 167%-7 vs state

Math65%+7 vs state

Algebra 159%-4 vs state

Geometry59%+3 vs state

English Language Arts53%-8 vs state

Science48%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

There is no communication between parents and teachers. If your child excels in sports you better be in their political circle or there isn't a chance at all for them. No supervision at all! Very dissatisfied and dissapointed in the district and the new clay county superintendent for knowingly allowing such politics to happen even when confronted by many parents! Wish they would build another high school in keystone. We are considering a move to get a better education and a safer environment for my children and a real chance to show to show there full potential. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High	Public	7-12	900 Orchid Ave	Keystone Heights	32656	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 336-7775	1,139	68	16.8	59.6%	1,009 (88.6%)	25 (2.2%)	64 (5.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (3.2%)	50.3	336^th of 838 public high schools	59.9%		50.3	331^st of 844 public high schools	60.8%	5		56.0	44.0	63.0	51.0		44.0	73.0	48.0	59.0	59.0	67.0	69.0	84.0	$12,136	$662	$11,474
Florida Youth Challenge Academy	Public	9-12	Rte 1 Box 550	Starke	32091	Clay County	Clay	No	No	No	No	(904) 682-4036	17	6	2.8	17.6%	9 (52.9%)	4 (23.5%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Q.I. Roberts Junior - Senior High School	Public	7-12	901 State Road 100	Florahome	32140	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 659-1737	537	26	20.6	35.2%	355 (66.1%)	63 (11.7%)	65 (12.1%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (7.1%)	82.3	55^th of 838 public high schools	93.4%		77.7	90^th of 844 public high schools	89.3%	35		94.0	93.0	87.0	94.0			96.0		97.0	75.0	89.0	91.0	94.0	$11,161	$1,598	$9,563
Bradford High School	Public	9-12	581 N Temple Ave	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6091	785	33	23.7	49.6%	487 (62.0%)	203 (25.9%)	54 (6.9%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.1%)	36	520^th of 838 public high schools	37.9%		39.5	471^st of 844 public high schools	44.2%	49				52.0	56.0					36.0	52.0	62.0	60.0		$10,995	$1,321	$9,675
North Florida Technical College	Public	6-12	609 N Orange St	Starke	32091	Bradford County	Bradford	No	No	No	No	(904) 966-6766	0	6	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hawthorne Middle/High School	Public	6-12	21403 SE 69th Ave	Hawthorne	32640	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 481-1900	472	18	26.7	67.4%	194 (41.1%)	203 (43.0%)	29 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (9.5%)	23.6	641^st of 838 public high schools	23.5%		20.1	665^th of 844 public high schools	21.2%	24	40.0	35.0	42.0	58.0	40.0	22.0	21.0	18.0	39.0	45.0	29.0	55.0	60.0	43.0
Interlachen Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	126 N State Rd 315	Interlachen	32148	Putnam County	Putnam	No	No	No	Yes	(386) 684-2115	999	49	20.3	57.8%	677 (67.8%)	105 (10.5%)	163 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.8%)	19.9	665^th of 838 public high schools	20.6%		20.6	662^nd of 844 public high schools	21.6%	3		36.0	30.0	37.0	34.0		3.0	19.0	18.0	25.0	46.0	54.0	65.0	44.0	$13,079	$1,866	$11,214
Alachua County Jail	Public	6-12	3333 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-2160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	3434 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-2105	0	0	47.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Eastside High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	1201 SE 43rd St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6704	1,291	51	25.1	52.5%	239 (18.5%)	735 (56.9%)	92 (7.1%)	143 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	79 (6.1%)	40.5	465^th of 838 public high schools	44.5%		41.2	448^th of 844 public high schools	46.9%	17				58.0	57.0					45.0	45.0	66.0	63.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High?

Students at Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High?

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Keystone Heights Elementary
Elementary : McRae Elementary School

How many students attend Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,139 students attended Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High.

What district is Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High in?

Clay

Is Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High a good school?

Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High ranks 336^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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