PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL

www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com

1,229 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pensacola High School (PHS), located in the heart of Pensacola, Florida, is a historic and academically rigorous institution serving the Escambia County School District. As one of the oldest schools in the region, it holds a storied tradition of academic excellence and community involvement. The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a challenging learning environment that prepares students for success in higher education and the global workforce.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Pensacola High School is particularly renowned for hosting the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, which draws high-achieving students from across the county. In addition to its strong academic focus, the school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletic programs, performing arts, and various academic clubs. By blending a rich historical legacy with a forward-looking approach to education, PHS remains a cornerstone of the Pensacola community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded and civic-minded students.

1,229

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	167
Black	539
Asian	96
Two or More	80
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Black
539 (43.9 %)
White
340 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
167 (13.6 %)
Asian
96 (7.8 %)
Two or More
80 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4 %)
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:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)595-1500
Website:	http://www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 9 397

Grade 10 345

Grade 11 262

Grade 12 225