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Jay High School

Q: Is Jay High School a good school?

Jay High School ranks 315 th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

315^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 63% of Florida high schools

Summary

Jay High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 506 students in Jay, Florida, which is part of the Santa Rosa school district. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88% to 95.1% over the past few years, which are above the state and district averages. However, Jay High School's test scores are generally lower than the Santa Rosa district and the state of Florida averages across various subjects and grade levels.

One notable difference is the school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20% to 31.4% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, Jay High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.37% to 55.73% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite these challenges, the school's spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $11,072 to $11,970 per student in recent years.

When compared to the nearby Northview High School in the Escambia school district, Jay High School has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates, suggesting that the school may be performing better than some of its counterparts in the region. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 213th out of 716 Florida high schools in 2017-2018 to 315th out of 844 in 2024-2025, indicating that it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other high schools across the state.

498

Students ?

17.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,253

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3741 School St
Jay, FL 32565

(850) 675-4507

District: Santa Rosa

Feeder schools for Jay High School:

Elementary:

Jay Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2014 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg67%

Florida avg59%

Middle school

687^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 22 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

315^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 37% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7High Schools in the Santa Rosa

20^th of 67Santa Rosa 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
2025	43.8	687 of 1205	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.4	667 of 1196	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.2	424 of 1177	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.4	416 of 1148	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.4	433 of 1136	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.1	651 of 1099	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	436 of 1035	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.0	381 of 1031	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.5	352 of 997	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.5	296 of 999	70.4%	★★★★☆
2013	66.0	317 of 956	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.9	385 of 897	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.8	396 of 891	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.5	216 of 839	74.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	147 of 780	81.2%	★★★★☆
2008	83.0	100 of 740	86.5%	★★★★☆
2007	75.9	158 of 736	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	81.3	106 of 675	84.3%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	315 of 844	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.8	329 of 807	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	43.5	354 of 792	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.2	329 of 774	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	306 of 746	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.3	289 of 734	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.3	213 of 716	70.3%	★★★★☆
2017	54.0	249 of 714	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.3	212 of 693	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.0	259 of 687	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.4	149 of 648	77.0%	★★★★☆
2012	62.0	146 of 606	75.9%	★★★★☆
2011	73.2	158 of 622	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	81.5	91 of 620	85.3%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	85 of 587	85.5%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	123 of 577	78.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.3	104 of 563	81.5%	★★★★☆
2006	65.3	159 of 477	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	84.2	61 of 487	87.5%	★★★★☆
2004	76.7	95 of 484	80.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Civics75%+4 vs state

Geometry67%+12 vs state

Biology 163%-8 vs state

US History61%-10 vs state

English Language Arts56%~ state avg

Algebra 156%-4 vs state

Math51%-3 vs state

Science42%-7 vs state

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

This is an amazing school with teachers who care about all aspects of the kids that go to school here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)				FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 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
Jay High School	Public	7-12	3741 School St	Jay	32565	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 675-4507	498	28	17.7	54.2%	471 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	51.6	315^th of 844 public high schools	62.7%		47.8	329^th of 807 public high schools	59.2%	14	52.0	47.0	72.0	52.0	53.0	49.0	42.0	56.0	67.0	63.0	61.0	75.0	$13,253	$700	$12,554
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4100 W Highway 4	Century	32535	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 761-6000	527	30	17.5	34.5%	384 (72.9%)	78 (14.8%)	31 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	36.2	509^th of 844 public high schools	39.7%		31.1	528^th of 807 public high schools	34.6%	19			47.0	49.0				17.0	38.0	62.0	68.0		$12,869	$804	$12,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Jay High School

What schools feed into Jay High School?

Jay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Jay Elementary School

Is Jay High School a good school?

Jay High School ranks 315^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jay High School in?

Santa Rosa

How many students attend Jay High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Jay High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jay High School?

Students at Jay High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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