PONCE DE LEON HIGH SCHOOL
301 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Ponce de Leon High School, located in the rural community of Ponce de Leon, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Holmes County. As part of the Holmes County School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and college and career readiness. Despite being a smaller institution, the school fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized student attention to help navigate the challenges of secondary education.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ponce de Leon High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The school leverages its digital platform to maintain transparency with families, providing access to resources, calendars, and academic updates. By balancing core curriculum requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the local workforce, serving as a pillar of pride for the surrounding Holmes County area.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ponce de Leon High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. The school leverages its digital platform to maintain transparency with families, providing access to resources, calendars, and academic updates. By balancing core curriculum requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the local workforce, serving as a pillar of pride for the surrounding Holmes County area.
301
Total Students
19.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 277 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White277 (92.0 %)
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Hispanic15 (5.0 %)
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Two or More8 (2.7 %)
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Black1 (0.3 %)
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: | HOLMES |
| Phone: | (850)836-4242 |
| Website: | http://pdlhs.hdsb.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 301 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 163 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 31 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
44
Grade 8
46
Grade 9
50
Grade 10
50
Grade 11
29
Grade 12
33
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 44 |
| Grade 8 | 46 |
| Grade 9 | 50 |
| Grade 10 | 50 |
| Grade 11 | 29 |
| Grade 12 | 33 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 165 | 54.8% |
| Male | 136 | 45.2% |
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