Interlachen Jr-Sr High School is a public high school located in Interlachen, Florida, United States, operated by the Putnam County School Board. The principal is Amber Symonds.
Serving 999 students in grades 7-12, Interlachen Jr-sr 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Interlachen Jr-sr High School's student population of 999 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Rams colors
School Calendar
School Rankings
Interlachen Jr-sr 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 Interlachen Jr-sr High School is 0.50, 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
#3189 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Hispanic
16%
38%
Black
11%
21%
White
68%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interlachen Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Interlachen Jr-sr High School is ranked #3189 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Interlachen Jr-sr High School often compared to?
Interlachen Jr-sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palatka Jr - Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Interlachen Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Interlachen Jr-sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Interlachen Jr-sr High School?
999 students attend Interlachen Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Interlachen Jr-sr High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Interlachen Jr-sr High School?
Interlachen Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Interlachen Jr-sr High School offer ?
Interlachen Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Interlachen Jr-sr High School part of?
Interlachen Jr-sr High School is part of Putnam School District.
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