Pensacola High School
#346 of 576 high schools in Florida
#9412 of 16,910 nationally
About Pensacola High School
Pensacola High School is a public high located in Pensacola, in the Escambia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,221 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 346th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,221.
There are 42 schools in Pensacola; Pensacola High School ranks 19th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pensacola High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Pensacola High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
C. A. Weis Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students · 1.9 km away
N. B. Cook Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students · 2.2 km away
O. J. Semmes Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.4 km away
Global Learning Academy
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students · 2.8 km away
Oakcrest Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students · 3.2 km away
Brentwood Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 3.4 km away
Montclair Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 3.9 km away
A. K. Suter Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students · 4.2 km away
Cordova Park Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades K–6
596 students · 4.3 km away
Washington Senior High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,676 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Dunedin High School
Dunedin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,221 students
Jean Ribault High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,224 students
Desoto County High School
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
North Marion High School
Citra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,228 students
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,213 students
Atlantic High School
Port Orange · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,209 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pensacola High School a good school?
Pensacola High School has a Success Index (US) of 46.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #346 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pensacola High School rank in Florida?
Pensacola High School ranks #346 of 576 high schools in Florida and #9412 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pensacola High School?
Pensacola High School had 1,221 students in 2025.
Is Pensacola High School a elementary school or a high school?
Pensacola High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pensacola High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pensacola High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.