PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

1,221 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pensacola High School (PHS), located in the heart of Pensacola, Florida, is a historic and academically rigorous institution serving the Escambia County School District. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it holds a storied tradition of academic excellence and community involvement. The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a challenging learning environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Pensacola High School is particularly renowned for hosting the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which draws high-achieving students from across the county. In addition to its strong academic focus, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By blending a rich historical legacy with a forward-looking approach to education, PHS remains a cornerstone of the Pensacola community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and civic-minded students.

1,221

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	222
Black	528
Asian	84
Two or More	74
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Black
528 (43.2%)
White
304 (24.9%)
Hispanic
222 (18.2%)
Asian
84 (6.9%)
Two or More
74 (6.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3%)

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)595-1500
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 395

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 245

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	395
Grade 10	323
Grade 11	258
Grade 12	245

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	622	50.9%
Male	599	49.1%

High School 9th - 12th