Lone Star High School

Summary:

Lone Star High School is a public charter high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 184 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 17.93% White, 64.13% African American, 12.5% Hispanic, 0.54% Asian, and 4.89% two or more races.

Despite increased funding, Lone Star High School consistently underperforms compared to the Duval district and the state of Florida in academic measures. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 5% of Lone Star students were proficient or better in EOC/Geometry, compared to 55% in the Duval district and 53% in Florida. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, reaching only 49.4% in 2022-2023, and an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 98.5%. Additionally, 78.26% of Lone Star students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the high-performing Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, Lone Star High School stands out as an outlier, with significantly lower proficiency rates, a much higher chronic absenteeism rate, and a lower graduation rate. Despite the increased spending per student, from $6,313 in 2017-2018 to $9,243 in 2022-2023, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. The school has also experienced fluctuations in its student-teacher ratio, ranging from 46 students per teacher in 2022-2023 to 196 students per teacher in 2020-2021, which may contribute to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

8050-1 Lone Star Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32211

(904) 725-5998

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
728^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,243

Student/teacher ratio: 46.0

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

African American:

62.0%

Hispanic:

16.7%

White:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lone Star High School ranks worse than 90.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 27^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lone Star 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 Lone Star High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (62%), Hispanic (16.7%), White (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Duval School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lone Star High School is $9,243, which is the 19^th highest among 32 high schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Lone Star High School 728^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lone Star 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 Lone Star High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	10.82	582^nd	687	15.3%
2016	8.20	601^st	693	13.3%
2017	4.05	654^th	714	8.4%
2018	5.19	633^rd	716	11.6%
2019	4.73	657^th	734	10.5%
2021	4.01	688^th	746	7.8%
2023	4.36	720^th	792	9.1%
2024	4.33	728^th	807	9.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lone Star High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	35	117	1	10	1	0	5	169
2012	59	215	5	17	0	0	17	313
2013	54	179	8	25	0	0	12	278
2014	46	189	11	32	0	0	8	286
2015	74	176	11	44	1	0	13	319
2016	47	139	6	37	2	0	10	241
2017	41	113	4	38	0	0	11	207
2018	42	92	2	25	1	0	6	168
2019	65	131	11	44	1	1	13	266
2020	49	110	6	48	1	3	14	231
2021	40	100	2	40	1	2	11	196
2022	34	90	4	30	1	1	7	167
2023	33	118	1	23	0	0	9	184
2024	35	160	7	43	0	0	13	258

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 Lone Star High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	169	6.0	28.1	59.8
2012	313	8.0	39.1	40.9
2013	278	6.0	46.3	50.4
2014	286	7.0	40.8	49.3
2015	319	7.0	45.5	16.9
2016	241	n/a	n/a	15.4
2017	207	n/a	n/a	38.2
2018	168	n/a	n/a	84.5
2019	266	2.0	133.0	62.4
2020	231	3.0	77.0	68
2021	196	1.0	196.0	78.1
2022	167	3.0	55.6	46.1
2023	184	4.0	46.0	78.3
2024	258	0.0	n/a	80.6

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 Lone Star High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	169	6.0	28.1	59.8
2012	313	8.0	39.1	40.9
2013	278	6.0	46.3	50.4
2014	286	7.0	40.8	49.3
2015	319	7.0	45.5	16.9
2016	241	n/a	n/a	15.4
2017	207	n/a	n/a	38.2
2018	168	n/a	n/a	84.5
2019	266	2.0	133.0	62.4
2020	231	3.0	77.0	68
2021	196	1.0	196.0	78.1
2022	167	3.0	55.6	46.1
2023	184	4.0	46.0	78.3
2024	258	0.0	n/a	80.6

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 Lone Star High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$110 (1.7%)	$6,203 (98.3%)	$6,313
2020	$101 (1.5%)	$6,617 (98.5%)	$6,717
2023	$2,148 (23.2%)	$7,095 (76.8%)	$9,243

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lone Star High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 657^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 720^th of 792 High schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Lone Star High School)	29	8	21%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Lone Star High School)	23	0	23%
End of Course US History (Duval)	69	61	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	266	184	30.8%
African American	131	118	9.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	1	90.9%
Hispanic	44	23	47.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	65	33	49.2%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.4%	78.3%	15.9%

Schools Near Lone Star 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
Lone Star High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8050-1 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 725-5998	258	0	46.0	80.6%	35 (13.6%)	160 (62.0%)	43 (16.7%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	4.3	728^th of 807 public high schools	9.8%		4.4	720^th of 792 public high schools	9.1%	8				9.0	17.0						5.0	13.0	19.0		$9,243	$2,148	$7,095
Terry Parker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7301 Parker School Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1650	1,411	65	21.7	59.4%	264 (18.7%)	740 (52.4%)	311 (22.0%)	31 (2.2%)	7 (0.5%)	6 (0.4%)	52 (3.7%)	24.2	597^th of 807 public high schools	26.0%		22.5	581^st of 792 public high schools	26.6%	16				26.0	24.0					32.0	50.0	52.0	59.0		$9,895	$2,242	$7,654
Pace Center For Girls-Jax	Public	6-12	2933 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 448-8002	68	0	54.0	57.4%	21 (30.9%)	35 (51.5%)	10 (14.7%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)
Global Outreach Charter Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1252 Fromage Way	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 267-3007	583	0	23.3	54.4%	126 (21.6%)	103 (17.7%)	312 (53.5%)	12 (2.1%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.4%)	35.1	475^th of 807 public high schools	41.1%		28.5	518^th of 792 public high schools	34.6%	43				42.0	43.0					49.0	37.0	60.0	55.0		$8,424	$1,906	$6,517
River City Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	7565 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 855-8010	989	0	18.4	47.0%	491 (49.6%)	149 (15.1%)	206 (20.8%)	77 (7.8%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.9%)	74.9	103^rd of 807 public high schools	87.2%		73	112^th of 792 public high schools	85.9%	9	72.0	68.0	69.0	73.0	78.0	83.0	69.0	92.0	38.0	84.0	59.0	77.0	92.0	82.0	$9,942	$1,536	$8,406
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	1214 E 8th St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 798-4819	82	6	13.6	3.7%	16 (19.5%)	56 (68.3%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Sandalwood High School	Public	9-12	2750 John Prom Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 646-5100	2,726	112	24.3	40.2%	948 (34.8%)	706 (25.9%)	647 (23.7%)	209 (7.7%)	8 (0.3%)	11 (0.4%)	197 (7.2%)	50.2	299^th of 807 public high schools	62.9%		50.8	278^th of 792 public high schools	64.9%	21				46.0	44.0					60.0	58.0	59.0	79.0		$8,293	$1,301	$6,993
Alden Road Excep. Student Center	Public	6-12	11780 Alden Rd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2722	175	26	6.7	38.9%	83 (47.4%)	61 (34.9%)	16 (9.1%)	12 (6.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)															$68,972	$20,366	$48,606
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	2445 San Diego Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5620	1,053	49	21.4	17.1%	599 (56.9%)	231 (21.9%)	125 (11.9%)	39 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	55 (5.2%)	83.4	54^th of 807 public high schools	93.3%		82.4	60^th of 792 public high schools	92.4%	6				83.0	79.0					52.0	81.0	95.0	87.0		$9,784	$1,244	$8,540
Englewood High School	Public	9-12	4412 Barnes Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5212	1,797	79	22.7	57.7%	378 (21.0%)	529 (29.4%)	706 (39.3%)	116 (6.5%)	7 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (3.4%)	23.9	601^st of 807 public high schools	25.5%		16.2	633^rd of 792 public high schools	20.1%	32				29.0	28.0					30.0	36.0	52.0	60.0		$8,923	$1,786	$7,137

Frequently Asked Questions about Lone Star High School

What is the racial makeup of Lone Star High School?

Students at Lone Star High School are 62% African American, 17% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Lone Star High School in?

Duval

Is Lone Star High School a good school?

Lone Star High School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Lone Star High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Lone Star High School.

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