Summary:
Zip code 32148, serving the Interlachen area, is home to a single high school, Interlachen Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 with an enrollment of 999 students as part of the Putnam County school district.
Interlachen Junior-Senior High School presents a complex picture for parents. On one hand, the school boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 98.6%, significantly higher than both the district (96.6%) and state (92.2%) averages. However, this positive is sharply contrasted by a chronic absenteeism rate of 67.1%, which is more than double the state average of 31.4% and nearly 10 points higher than the district average. Academic performance is inconsistent; the school shows relative strength in US History (65% proficiency) and Biology 1 (54% proficiency), but struggles profoundly in math, with only 3% of 7th graders proficient in math and just 25% proficient in Algebra 1. The school has a 1-star rating and has consistently ranked in the 21st-24th percentile statewide over the last three years.
Key metrics to consider include a student-teacher ratio of 20.3:1 and per-student spending of $13,079. With 57.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a community with significant economic challenges. The stark disconnect between the high graduation rate and the extreme chronic absenteeism suggests the school may have effective credit recovery programs, but the high absenteeism likely undermines consistent academic growth, as evidenced by volatile year-over-year test scores. Parents should investigate the school's attendance initiatives and math support programs closely, as these are the most critical areas for improvement.
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