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Enrollment
2,169
High
DISTRICT 777 · STATE 1,035
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ESCAMBIA·NCES 120051000812
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1771 TATE RD, CANTONMENT, FL 32533 · (850) 937-2300 · Escambia County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL2,169 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 35% of Florida public high schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public high schools
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
95 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.7:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
872 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 625 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 573 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 523 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 448 | 21% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
55.0%
FL avg 56.7% . +6.5pp since 2023
Math
26.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +5.0pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 5 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 55.0% | 26.0% |
| 2023-24 | 48.4% | 21.0% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
49.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.3pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 61% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's state test result (49.7% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL this school | 2,169 | 40.2% | 49.7% |
| ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL ST AUGUSTINE | 1,717 | 43.4% | 62.5% |
| CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL PUNTA GORDA | 1,872 | 36.5% | 52.6% |
| NEW SMYRNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL NEW SMYRNA BEACH | 1,687 | 38.2% | 53.2% |
| LECANTO HIGH SCHOOL LECANTO | 1,735 | 36.1% | 48.1% |
| FOREST HIGH SCHOOL OCALA | 2,387 | 37.3% | 55.3% |
Matched among Florida high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Escambia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.7% | #320 of 555 | #3 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 26.0% | #455 of 549 ▲ 7 | #7 of 8 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 55.0% | #295 of 559 ▲ 32 | #3 of 8 no change |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,169 | #136 of 830 | #1 of 14 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.8:1 | #331 of 575 | #8 of 9 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.3% | #385 of 594 | #8 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 40.2% | #356 of 630 | #7 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.4% | #283 of 289 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,169
+46 (+2%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 1,928
Student : Teacher
22.8:1
was 22.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,169 | 95 | 22.8:1 | 40% (872) |
| 2023-24 | 2,156 | 81 | 26.6:1 | 44% (942) |
| 2022-23 | 2,110 | 95 | 22.2:1 | 44% (930) |
| 2020-21 | 2,123 | 96 | 22.1:1 | 48% (1,016) |
| 2017-18 | 2,177 | 112 | 19.4:1 | 38% (818) |
| 2015-16 | 2,202 | 108 | 20.4:1 | 39% (848) |
| 2010-11 | 1,972 | 120 | 16.4:1 | 32% (640) |
| 2000-01 | 2,226 | 119 | 18.7:1 | 19% (425) |
| 1990-91 | 1,928 | 114 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.
About J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a large high school with its address in CANTONMENT, Florida. A total of 2,169 students attend the school, which covers grades 9 through 12. Against the 1,035-student average for high schools in Florida, enrollment here is 110% higher.
Enrollment across the 66 schools in ESCAMBIA totals 36,795 students.
White students account for 67% of enrollment at J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. The remaining students are 14% Black, 10% Hispanic, and 6% multiracial. For comparison, Escambia County is about 64% White. The chance that two students picked at random at J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 51%.
The teaching staff at J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is 95 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 22.8:1. Across high schools in Florida, the average ratio is about 23.5:1. About 40% of students, or 872, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 54% average for public schools in Escambia County.
The allk12 Grade for J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is C+. Compared with Florida public high schools, the school scored higher than 35% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The allk12 BeatsExpectations score for J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is -11.3 points: 49.7% actual, 61.0% predicted.
In Escambia County (population about 325,923), median household income is about $67,500, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 71 public schools operate in Escambia County, serving about 37,056 students.
The closest public school, KINGSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, is about 2.3 miles from J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. The average proficiency across nearby scored schools is 64.1%; J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's is 49.7%, ranking 7th of 7.
NCES assigns J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL the locale Suburb: Large, meaning in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal data show 2,123 students in 2020-21 and 2,169 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.
Discussions about J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Escambia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
325,923
Census ACS
Median income
$67,500
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
71
37,056 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in ESCAMBIA
- WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,676 students
- ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,634 students
- PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,604 students
- WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICALHigh · 1,322 students
- PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,221 students
- RANSOM MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,180 students
Other schools in CANTONMENT
- RANSOM MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 1,180 students
- KINGSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 983 students
- JIM ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 648 students
Nearby schools
- KINGSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.3 mi · 983
- R. C. LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 692
- PINE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.4 mi · 743
- RANSOM MIDDLE SCHOOL2.5 mi · 1,180
- ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER2.6 mi · 127
- L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2.7 mi · 599
Frequently asked questions
About J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,169 students in grades 09-12.
Is J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL have?
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL employs 95 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 67% White, 10% Hispanic, 14% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
J. M. TATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by ESCAMBIA.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.