What grades does OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL serve?

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the OKEECHOBEE area.

Where is OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL located?

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL is a rural school in OKEECHOBEE, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL is 21:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in OKEECHOBEE, FL?

Schools in OKEECHOBEE include OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the OKEECHOBEE area.

FLHighTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info

High|OKEECHOBEE, Florida|OKEECHOBEE

OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972

School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,741

Student:Teacher

21:1

Locale

Rural

District

OKEECHOBEE

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.6%

Phone

(863)462-5025

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

42%

31th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

30%

18th percentile in FL

Graduation Rate

93%

Chronic Absenteeism

31.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

15 courses offered

214 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

84 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

180 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

504 test takers

Athletics

24 sports, 30 teams

442 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1

Worse than average in FL

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

86.02

94% fully certified

Counselors

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,523

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,454

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,088

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 27%State 43%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$285,413

-0.2% 1yr+55.5% 5yr

Okeechobee, FL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.7%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

17.7%

Uninsured residents

20.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,480

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,447

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

83%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

778 (54%)

Other Health Impairment

194 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

193 (13%)

Autism

147 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

70 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,718

Current enrollment

Stable(-1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL

OKEECHOBEE HIGH SCHOOL has a total enrollment of 1,741 students and serves grades High. The school is part of the local school district in OKEECHOBEE, FL.