Okeechobee High School

Okeechobee High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Okeechobee, Florida, with a total enrollment of 1,741 students. The school is part of the Okeechobee School District, which is ranked 65th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite some improvements in recent years, Okeechobee High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, ranging from 437th to 557th out of 744 to 844 schools over the past 10 years. The school maintains a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other high schools in the state. While the school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated between 71.7% and 89.7%, they are still below the state average of around 88%. Additionally, Okeechobee High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 30.9% to 63.6%, significantly higher than the state average of 15-20%.

Academically, Okeechobee High School has consistently lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the state averages, with recent proficiency rates ranging from 33% to 58% across different subject areas, while the state averages ranged from 55% to 71%. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 56.51% to 62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. While the school's per-student spending is slightly higher than the state average, ranging from $9,320 to $10,128, the data suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to address the school's academic and attendance challenges.