Summary:
In zip code 32465, there is one high school, Wewahitchka High School, serving grades 6 through 12 in the rural community of Wewahitchka, Florida, with a total enrollment of 426 students.
Wewahitchka High School presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 97.4% for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming both the Gulf district (89.3%) and the state of Florida (92.2%). However, this strength is contrasted by a critically high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.2%, which is nearly double the state average of 31.4%. The school's overall state ranking has improved recently, moving from a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 2-star rating, ranking 500th out of 838 schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The student-teacher ratio is 15.7:1, and per-student spending is $13,010, with 49.53% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Academic performance varies widely by subject and grade level. The school shows relative strength in Civics (71% proficiency) and US History (68%), which are close to state averages. However, significant weaknesses exist in math and science, with 7th Grade Math proficiency at just 18% (state: 53%) and 8th Grade Science at 33% (state: 52%). Test scores have also shown notable volatility between school years, such as 6th Grade Math jumping from 21% to 43% proficiency, while 7th Grade Math dropped from 32% to 18%. This inconsistency, combined with the high graduation rate and high absenteeism, suggests that while students who stay enrolled are very likely to graduate, daily learning and test performance are significantly impacted by attendance issues and varying instructional effectiveness across subjects.
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