Ponce de Leon High School

Ponce de Leon High School

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
1477 Ammons Rd,  Ponce De Leon, FL
Holmes County School District
3.5
2.5
313 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Brian Morgan
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Average GPA
3.52
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.8%
College Prep
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
24
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
24%
State Average
20%
Science
5%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
268:1

Student Diversity

Female
54.8%
Male
45.2%
White
92%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northwest Florida State College 17 Students
Chipola College 15 Students
Florida State University 14 Students
Gulf Coast State College 10 Students
University of West Florida 9 Students
University of Florida 8 Students
University of North Florida 5 Students
Auburn University 5 Students
Florida A&M University 4 Students
Florida Southern College 3 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 3 Students
Education 3 Students
Business 2 Students
Physical Therapy 2 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 2 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 2 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 2 Students
Nursing Assistant 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 14 Reviews
5.0 Senior
3/7/2018
Ponce de Leon is a great school. There are many oppurtunities for students, like baseball, and the play. We have loving devoted teachers, who truly care about their students. However, if there was one thing I could change about PDL, it would be the lack of honors classes available. Honors classes are a great oppurtunity to get ahead, and Ponce de Leon has very few.
4.0 Alum
4/17/2017
Ponce de Leon High school gave me something not many schools can give a student. I have many great memories there, with a very close nit class, and I loved every minute I spent there. I learned a great deal from there. The only thing I would change is some of the academic classes and how they are taught. They should be a little more challenging for students in order to prepare them for college, but overall I wouldn't change anything about my journey through Ponce de Leon High School.
3.0 NicheUser
5/6/2014
We are kind of limited on clubs, but our basic clubs are FBLA, FCCLA, FFA and the drama department. Our FBLA and FCCLA state presidents both came out of our school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
3.0 other
4/29/2011
First let me say that, I am typing this on my iPod so there may be typos. In advance "I am sorry". As a student at Ponce de Leon High School (known by all as pdlhs) I have to say that pdlhs is a VERY unique school. The small size gives the studenst, that are passionate about learning, the ablility t...
1.0 parent
3/24/2010
This is a very clicky school. If you are kin to the many teachers and families of the area you're good. If not you will be labeled a troublemaker if you speak out and request equal opportunity. Academics have improved. Sports are for basketball fans only, all others need not apply. I hear Drama is e...
1.0 parent
8/21/2008
5.0 student
3/28/2008

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Ponce de Leon High School is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Ponce De Leon, FL and is served by the Holmes County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 313 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Ponce de Leon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.52, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average ACT score is 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cornerstone Church Academy, Cornerstone Church & Academy, Galilean Academy, and more. Learn more about what Ponce De Leon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ponce de Leon High School.

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