Suwannee High School is a public high school in Live Oak, Florida. It serves grades 9–12 and is part of the Suwannee County School District.
Serving 1,202 students in grades 9-12, Suwannee High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Suwannee High School's student population of 1,202 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Motto
All In
Suwannee High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suwannee High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2984 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
52%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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What is Suwannee High School's ranking?
Suwannee High School is ranked #2984 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Suwannee High School often compared to?
Suwannee High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette High School, Branford High School, Hamilton County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Suwannee High School?
The graduation rate of Suwannee High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Suwannee High School?
1,202 students attend Suwannee High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Suwannee High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suwannee High School?
Suwannee High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Suwannee High School offer ?
Suwannee High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Suwannee High School part of?
Suwannee High School is part of Suwannee School District.
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