Escambia High School vs Pensacola State Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escambia High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,634 students
Pensacola State Charter Academy
Pensacola · Charter high · Grades 9–12
112 students
| Measure | Escambia High School Pensacola, Florida | Pensacola State Charter Academy Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #505 of 576 | #69 of 576 |
| National rank | #12952 of 16,910 | #2468 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,634 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 1,634 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 28.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Pensacola | Pensacola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pensacola State Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 31.7).
- •Pensacola State Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 58.3%).
- •Escambia High School does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 28.0).
- •Escambia High School is the larger school with 1,634 students compared with 112.
- •Escambia High School is a public school while Pensacola State Charter Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Escambia High School better than Pensacola State Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pensacola State Charter Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Escambia High School and Pensacola State Charter Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Pensacola and Pensacola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escambia High School: 1,634. Pensacola State Charter Academy: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escambia High School and Pensacola State Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Escambia High School is 505th of 576 and Pensacola State Charter Academy is 69th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).