Palatka Junior - Senior High School

Public 7-12

 302 Mellon Rd
       Palatka, FL  32177-4018


(386) 329-0577

District: Putnam

SchoolDigger Rank:
628th of 792 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,924 Help


Feeder schools for Palatka Junior - Senior High School:

Elementary:    Browning-Pearce Elementary School
    James A. Long Elementary School
    Kelley Smith Elementary School
    William D. Moseley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  1,639

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
African American:
37.8%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Palatka Junior - Senior High School ranks worse than 87.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palatka Junior - Senior High School ranks worse than 79.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Putnam School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.78. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palatka Junior - Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Palatka Junior - Senior High School has the largest high school student body size in the Putnam School District. Racial makeup is: White (50%), African American (37.8%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palatka Junior - Senior High School is 21.5. 2 high schools in the Putnam School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palatka Junior - Senior High School is $8,924, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Putnam School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palatka Junior - Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palatka Junior - Senior High School 1038th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Palatka Junior - Senior High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Palatka Junior - Senior High School 628th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Palatka Junior - Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Putnam:

SchoolDigger ranks Putnam 56th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.79 1033rd 1177 12.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.97 338th 484 30.2%
2005 33.49 355th 487 27.1%
2006 36.04 338th 477 29.1%
2007 43.56 335th 563 40.5%
2008 45.54 340th 577 41.1%
2009 39.74 383rd 587 34.8%
2010 38.75 422nd 620 31.9%
2011 35.76 443rd 622 28.8%
2012 31.92 387th 606 36.1%
2013 39.82 372nd 648 42.6%
2014 39.56 410th 687 40.3%
2016 15.84 557th 693 19.6%
2017 27.44 470th 714 34.2%
2018 17.29 559th 716 21.9%
2019 22.71 542nd 734 26.2%
2021 11.18 636th 746 14.7%
2022 20.88 581st 774 24.9%
2023 16.78 627th 792 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1253 552 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1815
1989 1271 579 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1863
1990 1108 458 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1581
1991 1171 605 5 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1789
1992 1208 623 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1849
1993 1149 612 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1782
1994 1171 637 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1836
1995 1079 685 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1792
1996 1079 685 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 1792
1997 1104 676 4 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1814
1998 1068 635 8 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1741
1999 1081 526 8 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1635
2000 1067 554 6 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1650
2001 1097 516 6 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1652
2002 1080 532 7 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1653
2003 1080 532 7 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1653
2004 1050 567 10 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1663
2005 1039 585 14 49 0 n/a n/a 0 1687
2006 1024 594 18 41 1 n/a n/a 0 1678
2007 983 565 11 38 1 n/a n/a 14 1612
2008 943 545 9 34 0 n/a n/a 17 1548
2009 892 550 14 31 0 n/a n/a 18 1505
2010 840 541 10 40 2 n/a n/a 23 1456
2011 831 526 11 59 5 0 19 0 1451
2012 777 507 10 51 7 1 12 0 1365
2013 775 504 8 44 4 0 14 0 1349
2014 746 486 12 47 4 0 18 0 1313
2015 702 464 12 54 3 0 24 0 1259
2016 727 464 14 59 3 0 23 0 1290
2017 667 457 3 66 0 0 25 0 1218
2018 610 450 5 71 2 0 19 0 1157
2019 567 434 4 80 2 0 16 0 1103
2020 544 401 7 88 2 0 25 0 1067
2021 534 426 4 67 2 0 27 0 1060
2022 807 677 9 116 1 1 50 0 1661
2023 819 620 9 129 1 2 59 0 1639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1815 110.0 16.5 27.4
1989 1863 109.0 17.0 26
1990 1581 108.0 14.6 31.3
1991 1789 103.0 17.3 31.6
1992 1849 104.0 17.7 19.6
1993 1782 100.0 17.8 24.1
1994 1836 99.0 18.5 29.2
1995 1792 84.0 21.3 36.2
1996 1792 84.0 21.3 36.2
1997 1814 91.0 19.9 37
1998 1741 89.0 19.6 36.2
1999 1635 85.0 19.2 40.1
2000 1650 87.0 19.0 37.4
2001 1652 85.0 19.4 38
2002 1653 88.0 18.8 38.3
2003 1653 88.0 18.8 38.3
2004 1663 86.0 19.3 37
2005 1687 84.0 20.1 42.2
2006 1678 81.0 20.7 45.1
2007 1612 81.0 19.9 46.9
2008 1548 87.5 17.7 47.4
2009 1505 78.3 19.7 51.4
2010 1456 71.0 20.5 58.3
2011 1451 68.0 21.3 64.4
2012 1365 61.0 22.3 62.1
2013 1349 61.0 22.1 63.8
2014 1313 58.0 22.6 61.8
2015 1259 59.0 21.3 64.7
2016 1290 62.0 20.8 52.2
2017 1218 59.0 20.6 57.3
2018 1157 52.0 22.2 55.9
2019 1103 50.4 21.8 61.3
2020 1067 45.3 23.5 60.3
2021 1060 50.3 21.0 46.5
2022 1661 76.2 21.7 65.1
2023 1639 76.0 21.5 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1815 110.0 16.5 27.4
1989 1863 109.0 17.0 26
1990 1581 108.0 14.6 31.3
1991 1789 103.0 17.3 31.6
1992 1849 104.0 17.7 19.6
1993 1782 100.0 17.8 24.1
1994 1836 99.0 18.5 29.2
1995 1792 84.0 21.3 36.2
1996 1792 84.0 21.3 36.2
1997 1814 91.0 19.9 37
1998 1741 89.0 19.6 36.2
1999 1635 85.0 19.2 40.1
2000 1650 87.0 19.0 37.4
2001 1652 85.0 19.4 38
2002 1653 88.0 18.8 38.3
2003 1653 88.0 18.8 38.3
2004 1663 86.0 19.3 37
2005 1687 84.0 20.1 42.2
2006 1678 81.0 20.7 45.1
2007 1612 81.0 19.9 46.9
2008 1548 87.5 17.7 47.4
2009 1505 78.3 19.7 51.4
2010 1456 71.0 20.5 58.3
2011 1451 68.0 21.3 64.4
2012 1365 61.0 22.3 62.1
2013 1349 61.0 22.1 63.8
2014 1313 58.0 22.6 61.8
2015 1259 59.0 21.3 64.7
2016 1290 62.0 20.8 52.2
2017 1218 59.0 20.6 57.3
2018 1157 52.0 22.2 55.9
2019 1103 50.4 21.8 61.3
2020 1067 45.3 23.5 60.3
2021 1060 50.3 21.0 46.5
2022 1661 76.2 21.7 65.1
2023 1639 76.0 21.5 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,027 (12.3%) $7,310 (87.7%) $8,337
2019 $1,315 (13.2%) $8,674 (86.8%) $9,989
2020 $921 (11.7%) $6,946 (88.3%) $7,866
2021 $1,732 (19.8%) $7,023 (80.2%) $8,755
2022 $2,401 (26.9%) $6,524 (73.1%) $8,924

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palatka Junior - Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 542nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 627th of 792 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)3337
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4143
 2%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)3629
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Putnam)4135
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)4432
 12%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Putnam)5446
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)4842
 6%
   End of Course US History (Putnam)5142
 9%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)4037
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Putnam)5042
 8%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Palatka Junior - Senior High School)3241
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Putnam)4337
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11031639
 48.6%
African American434620
 42.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic80129
 61.3%
Pacific Islander02
White567819
 44.4%
Two or More Races1659
 268.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.3%63.6%
 2.3%


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Students at Palatka Junior - Senior High School are 50% White, 38% African American, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Palatka Junior - Senior High School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,639 students attended Palatka Junior - Senior High School.


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