A report highlighting the best high schools in the Jacksonville, FL area named by U.S. News and World Reports was released today.
Best High School Ratings An Important Metric
For families living locally or those considering a move to the area – metrics such as the best high schools in the Jacksonville, FL area can be important. U.S. News and World Reports looks to criteria such as graduation rate, college readiness and enrollment figures to help with the assessment.
Stanton College Preparatory School on Top in Jacksonville Metro Area
Stanton College Preparatory School in Jacksonville, FL (Duval County Public Schools) tops the list. With an impressive 99% graduation rate, college readiness score of 100 and enrollment of 1,363 – this magnet school is known for its rigorous curriculum. The top ten list reflects schools in Duval, St. Johns and Clay Counties including Paxon School/Advanced Studies, Darnell Cookman Middle/High School, Ponte Vedra High School, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Samuel W. Wolfson High School, Creekside High School, Allen D. Nease Senior High School, Fleming Island High School and Bartram Trail High School.
Some Schools Not Yet Rated
With some newer schools – St. Johns County residents will find that not all of their schools have received rankings. Absent from the list are Tocoi Creek High School and Beachside High School.
Metrics to Determine Best High Schools Methodology
U.S. News & World Reports cites the following as criteria for inclusion: College Readiness (30%), State Assessment Proficiency (20%), State Assessment Performance (20%), Underserved Student Performance (10%), College Curriculum Breadth (10%) and Graduation Rate (10%).
Best High Schools in Jacksonville
I will offer – the high schools in Northeast Florida offer a wealth of programs. In St. Johns County – Academies are preparing students for beyond their time in high school.
If you or someone you know is contemplating a move to the Jacksonville Metro area with students in high school – please take a look at the statistics to help guide your home search. If I can be of any assistance to you with your search, please feel free to contact me.