Summary:
Zip code 32355, located in Saint Marks, FL, is home to a single school, Wakulla Coast Charter School Of Arts Science & Technology, a public charter school serving grades PK through 8 within the Wakulla district.
This small school, with 169 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, presents a starkly mixed picture. On one hand, it achieves a remarkable 94% proficiency in Civics, far exceeding the state average of 77%, and shows strength in 8th Grade Math (73% proficiency). On the other hand, the school struggles profoundly in core subjects, with only 10% of 3rd graders proficient in Math and just 16% of 5th graders proficient in Science—both dramatically below state averages. The most critical issue is an extreme chronic absenteeism rate of 61.4%, nearly double the state average, which is likely a primary driver of the low test scores. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida schools over the last three years, earning a zero-star rating.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Wakulla Coast Charter School is a school with significant systemic challenges. While it has a standout Civics program, the combination of high poverty (65% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch), crippling absenteeism, and very low proficiency in math, science, and early literacy indicates a school in need of substantial intervention. The school spends $7,392 per student, but the data suggests that addressing the root causes of absenteeism and foundational skill gaps is critical before academic performance can improve. This is a school where parents would want to investigate the specific support systems in place for attendance and core academic recovery.
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