Best high schools in Pensacola (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Pensacola, Florida. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Florida.
- 174Pensacola State Charter AcademyPensacola · Charter High8.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 112 students
- 266West Florida High School/TechnicalPensacola · Public High61% Math proficiency · 1,322 students
- 346Pensacola High SchoolPensacola · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,221 students
- 442Washington Senior High SchoolPensacola · Public High34% Math proficiency · 1,676 students
- 532Escambia High SchoolPensacola · Public High35% Math proficiency · 1,634 students
- 630Pine Forest High SchoolPensacola · Public High30% Math proficiency · 1,604 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola State Charter Academy Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 73.5 Top 25% | 8.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 112 |
| 2 | West Florida High School/Technical Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 1,322 |
| 3 | Pensacola High School Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.2 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,221 |
| 4 | Washington Senior High School Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 1,676 |
| 5 | Escambia High School Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 1,634 |
| 6 | Pine Forest High School Pensacola · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 1,604 |
Pensacola State Charter Academy in Pensacola leads the 2025 list of high schools in Pensacola with a Success Index (US) of 73.5. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Florida high schools rankings, every school on the Pensacola page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Pensacola?
Pensacola State Charter Academy in Pensacola, Florida ranks first among high schools in Pensacola with a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 112).
How are high schools in Pensacola ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.