Escambia County School District

The Escambia County School District (ECSD) is the organization responsible for the administration of public schools in all of Escambia County, Florida, in the United States. The district currently administers 35 elementary schools, nine middle schools, and seven high schools, as well as a number of specialized centers.

For the school district in Alabama, see Escambia County Public School System.

Escambia County School District
Location
Pensacola
United States
District information
TypePublic
Motto"Making a positive Difference"
GradesK-12
SuperintendentKeith Leonard (interim)
Schools51
Budget$617,784,087.64
Students and staff
Students40,496
Teachers5372
Other information
Schedule
  • Elementary 7AM-2PM CST
  • Middle 9:20AM-4:15PM
  • High School 8AM-3PM
Websitewww.escambia.k12.fl.us

The district is administered by an appointed superintendent and a five-member school board. As of the 2023-2024 school year, the superintendent of schools is Keith Leonard, who serves as the interim superintendent following the dismissal of Dr. Timothy Smith in May 2023.

The Escambia County electors voted in November 2018, to switch from an elected superintendent to an appointed superintendent. Prior to 2020, the superintendent was elected in presidential election years. The deputy superintendent of schools is Shenna Payne, a former principal of West Florida High School.

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