FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL
FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the COLUMBIA school district, located in FORT WHITE, FL with about 1,174 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 70 teachers, FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Fort White, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Columbia County. As part of the Columbia County School District, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that prepares students for success in higher education and the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes community spirit and student involvement, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.
The school places a strong focus on student achievement, utilizing both traditional classroom instruction and modern resources to support learning. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive school culture, FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL strives to help students develop the critical thinking and life skills necessary for their post-graduation goals. For families and community members, the school serves as a focal point for local engagement, consistently working to maintain strong communication and partnership with the surrounding Fort White area.
For more information, contact FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL at (386) 319-7272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WHITE, FL 32038-3602
(386) 319-7272
http://fwhs.columbiak12.com/
FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT WHITE, FL with about 1,174 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- COLUMBIA
- Total Students:
- 1,174
- Teachers:
- 70
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,174 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.1%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.