WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the GULF school district, located in WEWAHITCHKA, FL with about 347 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 25 teachers, WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1 Gator Circle in Wewahitchka, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Gulf County. As a small-town school, it maintains a close-knit community atmosphere, operating under the oversight of the Gulf District Schools. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Wewahitchka, often serving as a focal point for community pride and student development in the region.
The school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. While offering standard academic coursework, the school also emphasizes extracurricular involvement, including athletics and various student organizations, which play a significant role in the daily life of the "Gators." Those interested in specific academic calendars, athletic schedules, or district policies can find additional information on their official website at http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/.
For more information, contact WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 639-2228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEWAHITCHKA, FL 32465-4856
(850) 639-2228
http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/
WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEWAHITCHKA, FL with about 347 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GULF
- Total Students:
- 347
- Teachers:
- 25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 347 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEWAHITCHKA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.6%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
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.