SUWANNEE HIGH SCHOOL

SUWANNEE
1314 PINE AVE SW
LIVE OAK, FL 32064
1,177 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Suwannee High School, located in Live Oak, Florida, serves as a central educational institution within the Suwannee County School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience, offering a variety of core curriculum programs, advanced placement courses, and elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. As the primary high school for the local community, it emphasizes a well-rounded development that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on student growth and achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Suwannee High School fosters a vibrant school culture through its active involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led organizations. These programs are intended to encourage leadership, teamwork, and community engagement among the student body. By utilizing its official portal, the school maintains strong communication with families, providing resources and updates that support the collaborative effort between educators, parents, and the broader Live Oak community to ensure student success.
1,177
Total Students
51.1
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    633 (53.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    278 (23.6 %)
  • Black
    213 (18.1 %)
  • Two or More
    48 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
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: SUWANNEE
Phone: (386)647-4000
Website: http://shs.suwannee.k12.fl.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 468
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 85

* 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 9 353
Grade 10 324
Grade 11 265
Grade 12 235
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RIVEROAK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
SUWANNEE
3 Students
415 PINEWOOD DR SW
LIVE OAK, FL 32064 (0.2 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th