J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

2,169 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J. M. Tate Senior High School, located in Cantonment, Florida, is a public secondary school serving the Escambia County School District. Known for its strong community presence and longstanding traditions, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities. The campus is a central pillar of the Cantonment area, fostering a culture that emphasizes both scholastic achievement and student involvement in athletics, performing arts, and various career-oriented organizations.

As a traditional high school, Tate provides students with a range of college-preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, and opportunities for advanced studies. The school is well-regarded for its spirited athletic programs and a commitment to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success. By integrating academic rigor with a vibrant extracurricular environment, J. M. Tate High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready for the challenges of college or the modern workforce.

2,169

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,460
Hispanic	209
Black	309
Asian	42
Two or More	133
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,460 (67.3%)
Black
309 (14.2%)
Hispanic
209 (9.6%)
Two or More
133 (6.1%)
Asian
42 (1.9%)
American Indian
12 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)937-2300
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	746
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 625

Grade 10 573

Grade 11 523

Grade 12 448