Mandarin High School

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Mandarin High School ranks 197 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mandarin High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12. The school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Duval County Public School District, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in the state.

Mandarin High School has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.5% to 97.6% over the past five years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's students also outperform their peers in the district and state on key assessments, including EOC exams and FAST English Language Arts tests. Compared to nearby schools like Englewood High School and Duval Charter High School at Baymeadows, Mandarin High School has a more diverse student population and lower rates of chronic absenteeism.

Mandarin High School's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including its academic programs, student demographics, and resource allocation. The school serves a more affluent student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools. Additionally, Mandarin High School's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $8,303 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21 to 22.4 over the past three years, which may contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

4831 Greenland Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32258

(904) 260-3911

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
197^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,303

Feeder schools for Mandarin High School:

Elementary:	Greenland Pines Elementary School
	Loretto Elementary School
Middle:	Mandarin Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 2,398

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.3%

African American:

19.9%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mandarin High School ranks better than 75.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mandarin High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Mandarin High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.3%), African American (19.9%), Hispanic (16.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mandarin High School is 21.6, which is the 19^th best among 32 high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Mandarin High School employs 111 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mandarin High School is $8,303. 27 high schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mandarin High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mandarin High School 197^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mandarin High School in the ranking list.)

Duval:

SchoolDigger ranks Duval 54^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mandarin High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	85.45	59^th	484	87.8%
2005	82.23	69^th	487	85.8%
2006	79.72	76^th	477	84.1%
2007	81.58	84^th	563	85.1%
2008	79.87	100^th	577	82.7%
2009	79.49	98^th	587	83.3%
2010	79.64	109^th	620	82.4%
2011	80.41	103^rd	622	83.4%
2012	50.62	232^nd	606	61.7%
2013	55.24	241^st	648	62.8%
2014	61.27	219^th	687	68.1%
2016	55.28	223^rd	693	67.8%
2017	68.18	123^rd	714	82.8%
2018	59.99	187^th	716	73.9%
2019	54.67	245^th	734	66.6%
2021	53.17	245^th	746	67.2%
2022	52.79	247^th	774	68.1%
2023	61.88	188^th	792	76.3%
2024	62.57	197^th	807	75.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mandarin High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	1413	199	26	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1657
1992	1758	259	37	32	4	n/a	n/a	0	2090
1993	1768	254	44	34	5	n/a	n/a	0	2105
1994	1884	339	51	41	7	n/a	n/a	0	2322
1995	1958	327	65	45	9	n/a	n/a	0	2404
1996	1958	327	65	45	9	n/a	n/a	0	2404
1997	1777	359	77	47	6	n/a	n/a	0	2266
1998	1667	384	63	45	3	n/a	n/a	0	2162
1999	1676	513	65	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	2315
2000	1660	525	69	79	1	n/a	n/a	0	2334
2001	1786	532	72	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	2463
2002	1983	475	89	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	2662
2003	1983	475	89	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	2662
2004	2053	485	122	134	5	n/a	n/a	0	2799
2005	2066	533	136	145	5	n/a	n/a	0	2885
2006	2092	498	136	172	5	n/a	n/a	0	2903
2007	2037	455	132	201	4	n/a	n/a	62	2891
2008	1961	532	128	208	5	n/a	n/a	85	2919
2009	1898	576	142	217	10	n/a	n/a	96	2939
2010	1911	621	155	262	13	n/a	n/a	8	2970
2011	1805	571	150	240	10	2	24	0	2802
2012	1807	586	142	239	10	0	37	0	2821
2013	1784	472	127	249	5	1	45	0	2683
2014	1759	399	124	258	5	1	44	0	2590
2015	1629	353	137	265	7	1	53	0	2445
2016	1579	386	144	279	5	2	78	0	2473
2017	1596	462	128	335	9	2	90	0	2622
2018	1472	515	132	360	7	3	105	0	2594
2019	1401	500	129	384	6	4	98	0	2522
2020	1351	533	114	390	6	4	105	0	2503
2021	1306	494	117	388	13	6	101	0	2425
2022	1284	486	114	412	14	8	117	0	2435
2023	1259	471	105	422	18	11	119	0	2405
2024	1255	478	112	395	22	13	123	0	2398

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mandarin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1657	85.0	19.4	1.9
1992	2090	101.0	20.6	2.6
1993	2105	101.0	20.8	4.1
1994	2322	110.0	21.1	3.6
1995	2404	115.0	20.9	7.1
1996	2404	115.0	20.9	7.1
1997	2266	107.0	21.2	7.2
1998	2162	109.0	19.8	3.7
1999	2315	109.0	21.2	9.9
2000	2334	107.0	21.8	9
2001	2463	108.0	22.8	8.6
2002	2662	112.0	23.8	4.1
2003	2662	112.0	23.8	4.1
2004	2799	125.0	22.4	8.6
2005	2885	133.0	21.7	10.2
2006	2903	139.0	20.9	8.9
2007	2891	143.0	20.2	8.8
2008	2919	135.0	21.6	9.1
2009	2939	146.1	20.8	12.2
2010	2970	132.0	22.5	15.6
2011	2802	125.0	22.4	20.4
2012	2821	130.0	21.7	23.3
2013	2683	134.0	20.0	20.9
2014	2590	119.0	21.7	23.3
2015	2445	109.0	22.4	24.3
2016	2473	113.0	21.8	24.6
2017	2622	125.0	20.9	26.6
2018	2594	120.0	21.6	27.7
2019	2522	115.0	21.9	30
2020	2503	112.0	22.3	28
2021	2425	108.0	22.4	24.3
2022	2435	110.0	22.1	28
2023	2405	114.0	21.0	29.5
2024	2398	111.0	21.6	27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mandarin High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1657	85.0	19.4	1.9
1992	2090	101.0	20.6	2.6
1993	2105	101.0	20.8	4.1
1994	2322	110.0	21.1	3.6
1995	2404	115.0	20.9	7.1
1996	2404	115.0	20.9	7.1
1997	2266	107.0	21.2	7.2
1998	2162	109.0	19.8	3.7
1999	2315	109.0	21.2	9.9
2000	2334	107.0	21.8	9
2001	2463	108.0	22.8	8.6
2002	2662	112.0	23.8	4.1
2003	2662	112.0	23.8	4.1
2004	2799	125.0	22.4	8.6
2005	2885	133.0	21.7	10.2
2006	2903	139.0	20.9	8.9
2007	2891	143.0	20.2	8.8
2008	2919	135.0	21.6	9.1
2009	2939	146.1	20.8	12.2
2010	2970	132.0	22.5	15.6
2011	2802	125.0	22.4	20.4
2012	2821	130.0	21.7	23.3
2013	2683	134.0	20.0	20.9
2014	2590	119.0	21.7	23.3
2015	2445	109.0	22.4	24.3
2016	2473	113.0	21.8	24.6
2017	2622	125.0	20.9	26.6
2018	2594	120.0	21.6	27.7
2019	2522	115.0	21.9	30
2020	2503	112.0	22.3	28
2021	2425	108.0	22.4	24.3
2022	2435	110.0	22.1	28
2023	2405	114.0	21.0	29.5
2024	2398	111.0	21.6	27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mandarin High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$209 (3.2%)	$6,235 (96.8%)	$6,444
2019	$194 (3.1%)	$6,078 (96.9%)	$6,273
2020	$156 (2.5%)	$6,064 (97.5%)	$6,220
2021	$304 (4.5%)	$6,513 (95.5%)	$6,818
2022	$884 (12.2%)	$6,356 (87.8%)	$7,240
2023	$1,012 (12.2%)	$7,290 (87.8%)	$8,303

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mandarin High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 245^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 188^th of 792 High schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mandarin High School)	58	50	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	45	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mandarin High School)	63	56	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	48	43	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mandarin High School)	66	62	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Mandarin High School)	79	73	6%
End of Course US History (Duval)	69	61	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mandarin High School)	46	49	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Duval)	60	55	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Mandarin High School)	46	51	5%
End of Course Geometry (Duval)	63	53	10%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2522	2405	4.6%
African American	500	471	5.8%
American Indian	6	18	200%
Asian	129	105	18.6%
Hispanic	384	422	9.9%
Pacific Islander	4	11	175%
White	1401	1259	10.1%
Two or More Races	98	119	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30%	29.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Mandarin High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mandarin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4831 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-3911	2,398	111	21.6	27.3%	1,255 (52.3%)	478 (19.9%)	395 (16.5%)	112 (4.7%)	22 (0.9%)	13 (0.5%)	123 (5.1%)	62.6	197^th of 807 public high schools	75.6%		61.9	188^th of 792 public high schools	76.3%	9				53.0	61.0					63.0	70.0	66.0	79.0		$8,303	$1,012	$7,290
Horizon Institute	Public	6-12	11363 San Jose Blvd #200	Jacksonville	32223	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 337-4090	373	0		59.2%	64 (17.2%)	220 (59.0%)	64 (17.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.2%)	3.4	749^th of 807 public high schools	7.2%		3.3	746^th of 792 public high schools	5.8%	3				9.0	14.0		9.0	12.0		6.0	2.0	7.0	15.0	11.0	$5,949	$00	$5,949
San Jose Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 425-1725	637	0	25.0	36.3%	185 (29.0%)	181 (28.4%)	218 (34.2%)	15 (2.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	22.9	618^th of 807 public high schools	23.4%		26.2	538^th of 792 public high schools	32.1%	80	32.0	27.0	37.0	29.0	40.0	19.0	26.0	42.0	18.0	45.0	31.0	65.0	43.0	39.0	$9,913	$279	$9,633
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	9-12	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	667	0	21.0	45.4%	260 (39.0%)	130 (19.5%)	205 (30.7%)	29 (4.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.2%)	49.5	309^th of 807 public high schools	61.7%		58.2	214^th of 792 public high schools	73.0%	95				44.0	45.0					40.0	77.0	66.0	74.0		$9,974	$743	$9,232
Atlantic Coast High School	Public	9-12	9735 R G Skinner Pkwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-5120	2,768	118	23.4	33.9%	932 (33.7%)	786 (28.4%)	626 (22.6%)	199 (7.2%)	14 (0.5%)	9 (0.3%)	202 (7.3%)	55.5	247^th of 807 public high schools	69.4%		55.3	238^th of 792 public high schools	69.9%	9				51.0	52.0					54.0	61.0	72.0	76.0		$8,225	$1,036	$7,190
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	100 Knights Ln	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7300	2,554	114	22.4	3.8%	1,719 (67.3%)	99 (3.9%)	358 (14.0%)	234 (9.2%)	5 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	133 (5.2%)	85	49^th of 807 public high schools	93.9%		86.2	43^rd of 792 public high schools	94.6%	6				83.0	82.0					72.0	80.0	95.0	91.0		$8,452	$423	$8,028
Samuel W. Wolfson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5265	978	50	19.5	18.5%	623 (63.7%)	130 (13.3%)	129 (13.2%)	46 (4.7%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (4.5%)	87	35^th of 807 public high schools	95.7%		87.7	33^rd of 792 public high schools	95.8%	2				87.0	82.0						79.0	90.0	100.0		$10,087	$1,349	$8,738
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gateway Community Services	Public	6-12	3747 Belfort Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 646-4889	14	4	3.5	57.1%	9 (64.3%)	3 (21.4%)	2 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Beachside High School	Public	9-12	200 Great Barracuda Way	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 547-4402	1,933	85	22.7	5.3%	1,229 (63.6%)	114 (5.9%)	318 (16.5%)	139 (7.2%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	124 (6.4%)	77.3	83^rd of 807 public high schools	89.7%					(n/a)				73.0	73.0					62.0	75.0	91.0	86.0		$8,487	$518	$7,970

Frequently Asked Questions about Mandarin High School

What is the racial makeup of Mandarin High School?

Students at Mandarin High School are 52% White, 20% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What district is Mandarin High School in?

Duval

What schools feed into Mandarin High School?

Mandarin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greenland Pines Elementary School
Elementary : Loretto Elementary School
Middle : Mandarin Middle School

How many students attend Mandarin High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,398 students attended Mandarin High School.

Is Mandarin High School a good school?

Mandarin High School ranks 197^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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