Seacoast Charter Academy

Q: Is Seacoast Charter Academy a good school?

Seacoast Charter Academy ranks 1389 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seacoast Charter Academy is an elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 447 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seacoast Charter Academy faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 17.0% in 2019-2020 to 32.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores, while generally on par with or slightly above the Duval district averages, are consistently below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency was 48%, compared to the district's 49% and the state's 53%. Additionally, Seacoast Charter Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.28% in 2020-2021 to 56.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, Seacoast Charter Academy generally performs better than the lowest-performing schools in the area, such as Parkwood Heights Elementary and Woodland Acres Elementary, which have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Lone Star Elementary and Global Outreach Charter Academy Intercoastal. Additionally, Seacoast Charter Academy's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 524 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,389 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has not kept pace with the improvements seen in other Florida elementary schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

9570 Regency Square Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32225

(904) 562-4780

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
1389^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,499

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

African American:

33.8%

White:

29.8%

Hispanic:

27.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seacoast Charter Academy ranks worse than 61.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 56^th among 119 ranked elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.26. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Seacoast Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (33.8%), White (29.8%), Hispanic (27.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seacoast Charter Academy is 13.9, which is the 17^th best among 119 elementary schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Seacoast Charter Academy employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seacoast Charter Academy is $10,499. 67 elementary schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Seacoast Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duval:

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

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Rank History for Seacoast Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	72.37	524^th	2064	74.6%
2016	43.97	1173^rd	2087	43.8%
2017	49.75	1065^th	2112	49.6%
2018	52.74	983^rd	2118	53.6%
2019	44.45	1212^th	2182	44.5%
2021	39.38	1328^th	2247	40.9%
2022	46.83	1138^th	2219	48.7%
2023	44.30	1222^nd	2240	45.4%
2024	38.26	1389^th	2256	38.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

This is by far the worse school that I have ever seen, the administration does not want to handle any problems, they just want to keep passing the buck, now I know why so many accredited teachers and students have left this school. No problems are ever solved, they are looked over, ignored and swept under the carpet. The teachers are very unprofessional, dress like they just rolled out of bed and drove to school, they do not even know the curriculum themselves, how are they to teach students? They don’t and can’t. If you have problems with any of the work that your child is given, do not ask any of the teachers or staff, for they do not know the answers, rely solely on the answer keys, because they cannot think for themselves or they “lose” your child’s work, say it was never turned in or was turned in late and your child is the one that has to pay for it in the end. They have parents that have hung out at the school so much that they finally just put them on the payroll as teachers and they are allowed to substitute teach, give tests and grade your children, this is the most unprofessional, unorganized, unethical school I have ever seen, I would never send my child back there, if it were the last school standing or I was ordered under marshal law to send my child there, I would run for the hills and hide, go off the grid and teach my child myself. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 24, 2016

Seacoast is a small school with a family environment. I have two children who attend. I have been very pleased with the level of teacher communication, the sense of community and the high behavior expectations. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 10, 2015

My child started school at Seacoast in 2015. If you want your child to have an outstanding education this is the school for you. I am amazed at the difference in this school and other public schools in the area. It is definitely a gem in Arlington. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 26, 2015

I really don't care for this school. I have written very few reviews in my life, but feel that if I help just one parent/one child, then it is worth it. Seacoast Charter Academy is far from the standard of "excellence" they tout. I have gotten to the point where we are just counting down the days until the end of the school year. I've lost all respect for this school and their staff. I loathe just seeing the staff's unfriendly, miserable faces every day when I pick up my child. It amazes me that it is even possible to have this many temperamental, dishonest, untrustworthy people in the same business (and in charge of children nonetheless). I thought I was just misunderstanding the way the school works in years past, that is until I met the principal. Now I know where the incompetence stems from - the top down. Year after year my child kept begging me not to send him there, but couldn't really give me a reason why. Now I understand and I feel awful for having kept him here. There are a dozen schools in Jacksonville that are better than Seacoast Charter. Save yourself the headache and keep looking. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Seacoast Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	79	70	3	20	1	0	9	182
2013	84	91	5	26	3	0	11	220
2014	95	109	4	29	2	0	19	258
2015	118	107	6	41	4	1	20	297
2016	132	105	5	42	5	1	19	309
2017	182	166	6	56	4	0	26	440
2018	182	161	8	73	4	0	33	461
2019	173	155	8	80	4	1	30	451
2020	179	180	9	72	3	0	33	476
2021	153	167	8	71	5	0	25	429
2022	133	160	8	90	6	0	27	424
2023	133	151	6	121	6	0	30	447

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 Seacoast Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	182	7.0	26.0	14.8
2013	220	13.0	16.9	24.5
2014	258	16.0	16.1	34.5
2015	297	21.0	14.1	4.4
2016	309	3.0	103.0	2.6
2017	440	n/a	n/a	8.2
2018	461	n/a	n/a	69.2
2019	451	33.0	13.6	61.6
2020	476	31.0	15.3	55.5
2021	429	0.0	n/a	51.3
2022	424	32.0	13.2	57.3
2023	447	32.0	13.9	56.6

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 Seacoast Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	182	7.0	26.0	14.8
2013	220	13.0	16.9	24.5
2014	258	16.0	16.1	34.5
2015	297	21.0	14.1	4.4
2016	309	3.0	103.0	2.6
2017	440	n/a	n/a	8.2
2018	461	n/a	n/a	69.2
2019	451	33.0	13.6	61.6
2020	476	31.0	15.3	55.5
2021	429	0.0	n/a	51.3
2022	424	32.0	13.2	57.3
2023	447	32.0	13.9	56.6

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 Seacoast Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$36 (0.5%)	$6,966 (99.5%)	$7,002
2019	$58 (0.8%)	$7,601 (99.3%)	$7,658
2020	$65 (0.8%)	$7,630 (99.2%)	$7,694
2021	$201 (2.1%)	$9,368 (97.9%)	$9,570
2022	$1,202 (11.7%)	$9,044 (88.3%)	$10,246
2023	$885 (8.4%)	$9,614 (91.6%)	$10,499

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seacoast Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1212^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1222^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seacoast Charter Academy)	52	62	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	51	47	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Seacoast Charter Academy)	56	66	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duval)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seacoast Charter Academy)	46	55	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Seacoast Charter Academy)	52	47	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	64	58	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seacoast Charter Academy)	60	53	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Duval)	50	47	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Seacoast Charter Academy)	62	11	51%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duval)	57	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Seacoast Charter Academy)	50	46	4%
5th Grade Science (Duval)	49	48	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	451	447	0.9%
African American	155	151	2.6%
American Indian	4	6	50%
Asian	8	6	25%
Hispanic	80	121	51.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	173	133	23.1%
Two or More Races	30	30
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	56.6%	5%

Schools Near Seacoast Charter Academy

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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 Biology 1 (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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seacoast Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	9570 Regency Square Blvd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 562-4780	447	32	13.9	56.6%	133 (29.8%)	151 (33.8%)	121 (27.1%)	6 (1.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.7%)	38.3	1389^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.4%		44.3	1222^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.4%	167	50.0	49.0	48.0				56.0	48.0	34.0				48.0					$10,499	$885	$9,614
Global Outreach Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8985 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 551-7104	1,083	51	21.2	65.2%	226 (20.9%)	151 (13.9%)	662 (61.1%)	14 (1.3%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.5%)	15.4	2020^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.5%		15.1	2024^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.6%	4	29.0	31.0	21.0	44.0	37.0	39.0	37.0	50.0	34.0	29.0	36.0	33.0	20.0	19.0	62.0		50.0	$8,545	$1,878	$6,667
Brookview Elementary School	Public	K-5	10450 Theresa Dr	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2720	426	25	17.0	69.7%	127 (29.8%)	91 (21.4%)	130 (30.5%)	38 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	35 (8.2%)	43.5	1253^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	44.5%		49	1121^st of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	132	40.0	44.0	43.0				55.0	61.0	69.0				48.0					$10,158	$2,046	$8,113
Woodland Acres Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	328 Bowlan St N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1663	534	31	17.2	70.4%	113 (21.2%)	234 (43.8%)	135 (25.3%)	15 (2.8%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (4.7%)	5.8	2215^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.8	2193^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	2.1%	22	29.0	17.0	23.0				37.0	13.0	16.0				25.0					$9,962	$2,455	$7,508
Global Outreach Academy Intercoastal	Public, Charter	K-8	13720 McCormick Rd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 551-7104	171	17	10.0	57.3%	97 (56.7%)	16 (9.4%)	49 (28.7%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	63.9	776^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.6%					(n/a)	67.0	48.0	41.0	68.0			80.0	81.0	45.0	80.0			48.0					$13,763	$1,877	$11,886
Lone Star Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	10400 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 565-2711	386	26	14.8	59.1%	140 (36.3%)	133 (34.5%)	65 (16.8%)	16 (4.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.3%)	55	971^st of 2256 public elementary schools	57.0%		62.8	775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	65.4%	196	63.0	64.0	50.0				56.0	60.0	43.0				60.0					$11,521	$2,097	$9,425
Parkwood Heights Elementary School	Public	K-5	1709 Lansdowne Dr	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 720-1670	276	15	18.4	73.2%	48 (17.4%)	161 (58.3%)	37 (13.4%)	11 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	13.3	2075^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.0%		33.9	1497^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.2%	578	29.0	31.0	34.0				18.0	34.0	37.0				36.0					$11,428	$2,210	$9,219
Southside Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9775 Ivey Rd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2706	486	33	14.7	66.3%	160 (32.9%)	149 (30.7%)	133 (27.4%)	23 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	18 (3.7%)	27	1711^th of 2256 public elementary schools	24.2%		37.8	1390^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.9%	321	46.0	36.0	28.0				62.0	45.0	38.0				34.0					$12,515	$2,548	$9,967
Duval Charter Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	100 Scholars Way	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 724-1536	547	17	32.1	100.0%	51 (9.3%)	347 (63.4%)	124 (22.7%)	5 (0.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	13 (2.4%)	8.9	2174^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.6%		12.7	2091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	6.7%	83	33.0	26.0	33.0	26.0	35.0	57.0	20.0	9.0	25.0	9.0	59.0	8.0	38.0	41.0	57.0	91.0	45.0	$10,861	$1,977	$8,885
Merrill Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	8239 Merrill Rd	Jacksonville	32277	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 745-4919	419	31	13.5	64.4%	76 (18.1%)	222 (53.0%)	67 (16.0%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (10.3%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Seacoast Charter Academy

Is Seacoast Charter Academy a good school?

Seacoast Charter Academy ranks 1389^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Seacoast Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Seacoast Charter Academy.

What district is Seacoast Charter Academy in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Seacoast Charter Academy?

Students at Seacoast Charter Academy are 34% African American, 30% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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