Summary:
In zip code 32784, there is one high school, Umatilla High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the Umatilla area of Lake County, Florida, with a total enrollment of 922 students.
Umatilla High School presents a striking paradox: it boasts an exceptional graduation rate of 97.7% for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming both the Lake district (94.4%) and the state (92.2%). However, this success is contrasted by an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 56.2%, nearly double the state average of 31.4%. This suggests the school may have effective credit recovery programs or alternative pathways that help frequently absent students graduate, but it also raises questions about the consistency of student engagement. Academically, the school shows mixed results: it struggles significantly in Algebra 1, with only 30% proficiency, but performs better in Geometry (58%) and near state averages in Biology (70%) and US History (72%). English Language Arts scores are below state averages, with 9th grade at 55% and 10th grade at 51%.
The school's state ranking has been volatile, dropping from the 46th percentile to the 39th, then rebounding to the 48th percentile, indicating inconsistency. With a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1 and 39.7% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, Umatilla High School is a school of extremes—excelling in graduation rates while facing significant challenges in attendance and foundational math skills. Parents should note that while the school effectively gets students to graduation, the underlying academic performance and high absenteeism are critical areas to investigate further.
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