DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DIXIE school district, located in CROSS CITY, FL with about 519 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 28 teachers, DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, located in Cross City, Florida, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dixie County School District. As a small, rural public high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body. The school is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether their path leads to higher education, technical certification, or the workforce.

The school offers a standard high school curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to foster school spirit and student engagement. By leveraging its position within the district, DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL strives to provide a supportive learning atmosphere where faculty and staff can offer individualized attention. Through its digital presence, the school maintains communication with families and the community, acting as a vital resource for local residents navigating the K-12 education system.

For more information, contact DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 498-6401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16077 NE 19 HWY
CROSS CITY, FL 32628-3557
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DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CROSS CITY, FL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DIXIE
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
28
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 519 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.5%
Black or African American
8.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian
0.6%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.