MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

mchs.madison.k12.fl.us/

468 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madison County High School, located in Madison, Florida, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Madison County School District. As a rural public high school, it functions as a central hub for the local community, offering a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement through a blend of core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness programs aimed at fostering both personal and academic growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, Madison County High School is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the region, maintaining a strong focus on school spirit through athletic programs, student organizations, and community events. The school’s mission centers on providing a supportive environment that encourages students to succeed in a changing global society. By leveraging its resources and community partnerships, the institution strives to equip its student body with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to their local community and beyond.

468

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	28
Black	255
Asian	1
Two or More	8

Black
255 (54.5 %)
White
176 (37.6 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.0 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (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:	MADISON
Phone:	(850)973-5061
Website:	http://mchs.madison.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 136

Grade 10 130

Grade 11 108

Grade 12 94