C
Below Average
55/100

Palmetto High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1200 17TH ST W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 36% · Math 22% proficient · 32nd percentile in Florida
Graduation
B
89% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
2,194
Students
enrolled
23.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%32/100reading 38th percentile, math 27th percentile among Florida high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%57/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%52/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency36% (−13 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+11 pts vs. state avg 78%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White56%42%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts41st percentile (list)
Black22%12%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%12%reading -21 pts, math -22 pts9th percentile (list)
Multiracial55%30%reading -3 pts, math -15 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income24%14%reading -16 pts, math -14 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1200 17TH ST W
City Palmetto
ZIP Code 34221
District 1201230
NCES School ID 120123001232
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 34221

Understanding the community around Palmetto High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,679
Per Capita Income $36,170
Poverty Rate 7.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $271,200
Median Rent $1,365
Owner-Occupied 78.6%
Renter-Occupied 21.4%
View full data for ZIP 34221 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Palmetto High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 39.5%
White 35.4%
Black 19.2%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,194
Teachers (FTE) 92.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 23.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has 2,194 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.9:1.
What grades does Palmetto High School serve?
Palmetto High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Palmetto High School receive per student?
Palmetto High School receives $13,252 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Palmetto High School in 34221 ▼
Avg Home Value
$354,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,222
1-Year Change
-2.1%
% Renters
21.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026