FORT WHITE HIGH SCHOOL

COLUMBIA
17828 SW STATE ROAD 47
FORT WHITE, FL 32038
1,158 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,158
Total Students
67.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    827 (71.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    143 (12.3 %)
  • Black
    109 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    74 (6.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: COLUMBIA
Phone: (386)319-7272
Website: http://fwhs.columbiak12.com/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 461
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 6 177
Grade 7 161
Grade 8 178
Grade 9 179
Grade 10 143
Grade 11 173
Grade 12 147
Gender Ratio