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Pensacola State Charter Academy

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 96% of Florida high schools

Summary

Pensacola State Charter Academy is a small, high-performing public charter high school in Pensacola, FL, serving just 112 students in grades 9-12 and achieving a 5-star rating that places it in the 96th percentile of all Florida high schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school is an academic powerhouse within the Escambia district, dramatically outperforming its much larger neighbors. For example, its Algebra 1 proficiency rate is 91%, compared to just 32% at Washington Senior High School and 29% at Pensacola High School. In Geometry, the school achieves a perfect 100% proficiency, while nearby Pine Forest High School sits at just 31%. Even compared to the high-performing Gulf Breeze High School in the Santa Rosa district, Pensacola State Charter Academy excels, with a 91% proficiency in 10th Grade ELA versus Gulf Breeze's 78%. The school also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate for three consecutive years and a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.1%, which is less than a quarter of the district average of 33.5%.

A key factor behind this success appears to be a very high per-student spending of $35,071, which is nearly four times the spending at schools like West Florida High School/Technical ($9,074). This investment, combined with a small student body, allows for intense, personalized instruction. While the school serves a more affluent population than its district peers, its consistent upward trend in test scores and flawless graduation rate point to a stable and effective educational system that is a standout option for families in the area.

112

Students ?

28.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$35,071

Per pupil spending ?

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5555 W Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32507

(850) 484-2366

District: Escambia

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Two or more races:

7.1%

African American:

6.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2025 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (92% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 28 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school92%

District avg59%

Florida avg64%

36^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 2 pts since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 10High Schools in the Escambia

51^st of 70Escambia 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	86.5	36 of 838	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	84.0	53 of 844	93.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 197%+23 vs state

Algebra 191%+28 vs state

English Language Arts87%+27 vs state

US History86%+12 vs state

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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
Pensacola State Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5555 W Highway 98	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 484-2366	112	4	28.0	8.9%	88 (78.6%)	7 (6.3%)	6 (5.4%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	86.5	36^th of 838 public high schools	95.7%		84	53^rd of 844 public high schools	93.7%	17				85.0	91.0					91.0	100.0	97.0	86.0		$35,071	$00	$35,071
Escambia High School	Public	9-12	1310 N 65th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-3221	1,634	76	21.5	58.3%	610 (37.3%)	635 (38.9%)	162 (9.9%)	20 (1.2%)	8 (0.5%)	8 (0.5%)	191 (11.7%)	34.8	538^th of 838 public high schools	35.8%		25.6	627^th of 844 public high schools	25.7%	89				40.0	46.0					38.0	47.0	77.0	66.0		$8,976	$849	$8,126
Pensacola High School	Public	9-12	500 W Maxwell St	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-1500	1,221	61	20.0	52.0%	304 (24.9%)	528 (43.2%)	222 (18.2%)	84 (6.9%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	74 (6.1%)	37.1	504^th of 838 public high schools	39.9%		34.8	528^th of 844 public high schools	37.4%	24				47.0	57.0					29.0	59.0	62.0	65.0		$10,218	$785	$9,432
Escambia School District Jail Prog.	Public	6-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 436-9713	6	1	6.0		1 (16.7%)	4 (66.7%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
County Administrative Annex	Public	9-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	78	0		3.8%	33 (42.3%)	31 (39.7%)	9 (11.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)
George Stone Technical College	Public	9-12	2400 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 941-6200	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pine Forest High School	Public	9-12	2500 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6150	1,604	82	19.5	55.6%	412 (25.7%)	814 (50.7%)	214 (13.3%)	39 (2.4%)	7 (0.4%)	6 (0.4%)	112 (7.0%)	24.8	633^rd of 838 public high schools	24.5%		25.4	628^th of 844 public high schools	25.6%	5				34.0	46.0					38.0	31.0	61.0	63.0		$9,647	$853	$8,794
Success Academy	Public	6-12	7045 Wymart Rd	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6100	236	22	10.7	62.3%	88 (37.3%)	114 (48.3%)	14 (5.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	7.8	720^th of 838 public high schools	14.1%		3.7	765^th of 844 public high schools	9.4%	45	27.0	22.0	19.0	38.0	32.0	17.0	7.0	10.0	5.0	17.0	9.0	33.0	32.0	10.0	$16,559	$1,484	$15,074
West Florida High School/Technical	Public, Magnet	9-12	150 E Burgess Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 876-7300	1,322	65	20.1	35.9%	643 (48.6%)	334 (25.3%)	140 (10.6%)	72 (5.4%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	124 (9.4%)	73.7	110^th of 838 public high schools	86.9%		73.1	126^th of 844 public high schools	85.1%	16				76.0	76.0					53.0	77.0	91.0	91.0		$9,074	$444	$8,631
Washington Senior High School	Public	9-12	6000 College Pkwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 475-5257	1,676	79	21.2	45.8%	644 (38.4%)	694 (41.4%)	159 (9.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	132 (7.9%)	43.7	426^th of 838 public high schools	49.2%		44.1	410^th of 844 public high schools	51.4%	16				47.0	62.0					32.0	39.0	74.0	82.0		$9,349	$561	$8,788

Frequently Asked Questions about Pensacola State Charter Academy

Is Pensacola State Charter Academy a good school?

Yes! Pensacola State Charter Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 838 Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pensacola State Charter Academy?

Students at Pensacola State Charter Academy are 79% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Pensacola State Charter Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Pensacola State Charter Academy.

What district is Pensacola State Charter Academy in?

Escambia

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