Summary:
In zip code 32011, there is one high school, West Nassau County High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Callahan, Florida, as part of the top-rated Nassau County School District.
West Nassau County High School stands out for its exceptional 99.1% graduation rate, far exceeding both the district and state averages, and its consistent 4-star state ranking in the top 25% of Florida high schools. The school demonstrates a clear strength in science, with 86% of students proficient in Biology 1, matching the high-performing district and surpassing the state by 12 points. English Language Arts scores are also a reliable strength, with 71% proficiency, well above the state average. However, the school faces two significant challenges. First, there is a striking paradox: while the graduation rate is nearly perfect, over half of the students (50.5%) are chronically absent, suggesting a robust credit recovery system that allows students to graduate despite attendance issues. Second, math performance is a major weakness, particularly in Algebra 1, where only 43% of students are proficient—dramatically lower than the district's 80% and the state's 63%. Geometry proficiency, while better at 57%, also declined sharply from the previous year.
With a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1 and per-student spending of $10,711, the school is not exceptionally well-resourced. The combination of high chronic absenteeism and low Algebra 1 scores indicates that current resources may not be fully addressing these critical areas. For parents, this school offers a strong overall academic environment with top-tier graduation rates and science instruction, but it requires attention to math support and attendance patterns to ensure all students succeed.
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