For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public high schools serving 43,794 students in Jacksonville, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, Paxon School/advanced Studies and Samuel W. Wolfson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Jacksonville, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Paxon School/advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7583
Gr: 9-12 | 1,285 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
River City Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7565 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 855-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 989 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 346-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,053 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 469-8171
Gr: PK-12 | 858 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Gr: 6-12 | 978 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Mandarin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4831 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-3911
Jacksonville, FL 32258
(904) 260-3911
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7510 Baymeadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 638-7947
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Sandalwood High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Atlantic Coast High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9735 R G Skinner Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 538-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 2,768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1414.
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2819
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1515.
Amikids Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13375 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 223-1121
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1616.
Andrew Jackson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3816 N Main St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1717.
Youth Development Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3015 Parental Home Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 725-6662
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hgwy, Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Jacksonville Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2043 Forest St
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Jacksonville, FL 32204
(904) 288-7732
Gr: K-12 | 760 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1214 E 8th St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 798-4819
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Riverside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mcduff Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 381-3930
Gr: 9-12 | 1,593 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2222.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Gr: 6-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Baldwin Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
291 Mill St W
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Jacksonville, FL 32234
(904) 266-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 1,479 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
First Coast High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
590 Duval Station Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-0080
Gr: 9-12 | 2,137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 931 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
San Jose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Jacksonville, FL 32257
(904) 425-1725
Gr: 6-12 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2929.
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9143 Phillips Hwy, Ste. 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 1,331 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 1331:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3030.
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Wilson Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1150
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,129 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3131.
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: K-12 | 1,041 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Edward H. White High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Old Middleburg Rd N
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7620
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Biscayne High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Dunn Ave, Suite 8
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 252-6311
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Jean Ribault High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Winton Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3092
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3092
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Fromage Way
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 267-3007
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 267-3007
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 78%
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Jacksonville, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4441 Westconnett Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 696-6631
Gr: 6-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Acclaim Academy Charter School Duval North (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2100 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(407) 909-6277
9000 Southside Blvd Bldg 900
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 464-3895
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Beulah Beal Young Parents Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
330 W 9th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6853
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
3750 Springfield Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6630
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Catapult Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4604 Atlantic Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 306-0500
Gr: 9-12
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
3725 Belfort Road
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 296-1055
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Daniel Payne Academy Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
5430 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 766-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 96%
5335 Ramona Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Jacksonville, FL 32205
(904) 781-4411
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 91%
9143 Phillips Highway, Suite 5
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(863) 271-4300
Gr: K-11
Duval County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
51701 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-211
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 63%
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 390-2037
Gr: 6-12
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
9951 Atlantic Blvd #319
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 721-0035
Gr: K-8 | 945 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
9143 Phillips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 143:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
9143 Phillips Highway Ste 590,
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
9143 Phillips Highway Suite 59
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
9143 Philips Hwy Ste 590
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 247-3268
Gr: K-11 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Gateway Community Services (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
3747 Belfort Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 646-4889
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Henry F. Kite Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
9430 Lem Turner Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 924-3031
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5258 Norwood Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Jacksonville, FL 32208
(904) 764-5755
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Idea River Bluff (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2354 University Blvd.n.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 412-5160
1221 E 16th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 40%
5454 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 721-0133
Jacksonville Youth Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
202 Century 21 Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 724-6488
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1531 Winthrop St
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6790
Gr: K-2
3101 Justina Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Jacksonville, FL 32277
(904) 745-4909
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3816 N Main Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Jacksonville, FL 32206
(904) 630-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,513 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, Paxon School/advanced Studies and Samuel W. Wolfson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
55 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jacksonville include: Jean Ribault High School vs. William M. Raines High School, William M. Raines High School vs. Jean Ribault High School, Paxon School/advanced Studies vs. Stanton College Preparatory
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