DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

DIXIE
17924 SE HWY 19
CROSS CITY, FL 32628
714 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
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.
714
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    583 (81.7 %)
  • Black
    48 (6.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (6.3 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4 %)
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: DIXIE
Phone: (352)541-6252
Website: http://www.dixie.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 8th - 12th
Total Students: 714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 464
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 8 178
Grade 9 154
Grade 10 155
Grade 11 137
Grade 12 90
Gender Ratio