Biscayne High School

Summary:

Biscayne High School is a public charter high school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 186 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Biscayne High School is predominantly African American (78.49%), with smaller percentages of White (9.68%) and Hispanic (9.68%) students.

Biscayne High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools, with a ranking of 762 out of 807 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has had extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 42.5% to 60.3% over the past five years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Biscayne High School has experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 99.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, far exceeding the state and district averages. The school's students have consistently scored well below the state and district averages on various standardized tests, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) assessments.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Stanton College Preparatory and Darnell Cookman Middle/High School have much higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores, as well as lower chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch rates. The combination of Biscayne High School's extremely low graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and significantly underperforming test scores suggests that the school is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support will be necessary to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

1680 Dunn Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32218

(904) 252-6311

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
762^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,191

Student/teacher ratio: 37.2

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.5%

White:

9.7%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biscayne High School ranks worse than 94.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Duval School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Biscayne 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 Racial makeup is: African American (78.5%), Hispanic (9.7%), White (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biscayne High School is 37.2. 35 high schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Biscayne High School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biscayne High School is $9,191, which is the 20^th highest among 32 high schools in the Duval School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Biscayne High School 762^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Biscayne 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 Biscayne High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	4.22	641^st	693	7.5%
2018	3.20	662^nd	716	7.5%
2019	1.97	710^th	734	3.3%
2021	2.59	714^th	746	4.3%
2022	2.38	745^th	774	3.7%
2023	1.88	786^th	792	0.8%
2024	2.97	762^nd	807	5.6%

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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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100%

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by a student
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

horrible school. just terrible. the principal doesn’t care about the students at all. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Biscayne High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	20	53	0	0	0	0	1	74
2015	29	135	2	4	1	0	5	176
2016	30	144	1	5	1	1	5	187
2017	33	154	1	13	0	1	6	208
2018	31	95	0	5	0	1	2	134
2019	32	155	1	10	0	1	5	204
2020	21	151	0	16	0	0	2	190
2021	20	131	0	14	0	0	4	169
2022	23	140	0	13	2	0	6	184
2023	18	146	0	18	0	0	4	186

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 Biscayne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	74	6.0	12.3	48.6
2015	176	n/a	n/a	23.3
2016	187	n/a	n/a	41.7
2017	208	n/a	n/a	23.1
2018	134	n/a	n/a	46.3
2019	204	4.0	51.0	19.6
2020	190	3.0	63.3	58.9
2021	169	1.0	169.0	57.4
2022	184	5.0	36.8	62
2023	186	5.0	37.2	61.3

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 Biscayne High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	74	6.0	12.3	48.6
2015	176	n/a	n/a	23.3
2016	187	n/a	n/a	41.7
2017	208	n/a	n/a	23.1
2018	134	n/a	n/a	46.3
2019	204	4.0	51.0	19.6
2020	190	3.0	63.3	58.9
2021	169	1.0	169.0	57.4
2022	184	5.0	36.8	62
2023	186	5.0	37.2	61.3

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 Biscayne High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$112 (1.7%)	$6,623 (98.3%)	$6,735
2020	$111 (1.8%)	$6,113 (98.2%)	$6,224
2023	$1,573 (17.1%)	$7,618 (82.9%)	$9,191

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biscayne High School

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 710^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 786^th of 792 High schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology 1 (Biscayne High School)	5	0	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Duval)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Biscayne High School)	21	7	14%
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	204	186	8.8%
African American	155	146	5.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	10	18	80%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	32	18	43.8%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.6%	61.3%	41.7%

Schools Near Biscayne 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
Biscayne High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1680 Dunn Ave	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 252-6311	186	5	37.2	61.3%	18 (9.7%)	146 (78.5%)	18 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	3	762^nd of 807 public high schools	5.6%		1.9	786^th of 792 public high schools	0.8%	24					10.0						8.0	0.0	8.0		$9,191	$1,573	$7,618
Jean Ribault High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3701 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3092	1,385	61	22.7	70.7%	56 (4.0%)	1,260 (91.0%)	38 (2.7%)	5 (0.4%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (1.4%)	27.8	565^th of 807 public high schools	30.0%		22.2	584^th of 792 public high schools	26.3%	19				26.0	27.0					49.0	43.0	57.0	60.0		$8,680	$1,833	$6,848
William M. Raines High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3663 Raines Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3049	1,217	56	21.7	78.4%	27 (2.2%)	1,126 (92.5%)	36 (3.0%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (1.8%)	27.5	569^th of 807 public high schools	29.5%		12.8	654^th of 792 public high schools	17.4%	85				24.0	28.0					44.0	60.0	52.0	60.0		$11,881	$3,681	$8,200
A. Philip Randolph Academies	Public, Magnet	8-12	1157 Golfair Blvd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3011	389	24	16.2	73.3%	50 (12.9%)	285 (73.3%)	31 (8.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.4%)	19.2	640^th of 807 public high schools	20.7%		14.1	647^th of 792 public high schools	18.3%	7				31.0	16.0					14.0	34.0	45.0	60.0		$16,153	$3,873	$12,279
Andrew Jackson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3816 N Main St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6950	870	46	18.9	53.9%	69 (7.9%)	720 (82.8%)	44 (5.1%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	27 (3.1%)	30.1	540^th of 807 public high schools	33.1%		31.3	489^th of 792 public high schools	38.3%	51				26.0	30.0					57.0	39.0	72.0	55.0		$9,592	$1,805	$7,786
Horizon Institute	Public	6-12	11363 San Jose Blvd #200	Jacksonville	32223	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 337-4090	765	0		48.6%	128 (16.7%)	489 (63.9%)	104 (13.6%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (4.7%)	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
First Coast High School	Public	9-12	590 Duval Station Rd	Jacksonville	32218	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 757-0080	2,117	89	23.7	48.9%	533 (25.2%)	1,254 (59.2%)	191 (9.0%)	24 (1.1%)	6 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	104 (4.9%)	37.9	441^st of 807 public high schools	45.4%		33.8	460^th of 792 public high schools	41.9%	19				39.0	42.0					39.0	39.0	67.0	69.0		$8,167	$1,602	$6,565
Grand Park Career Center	Public	6-12	2335 W 18th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6894	203	16	12.6	80.8%	12 (5.9%)	170 (83.7%)	10 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.4%)	3.9	740^th of 807 public high schools	8.3%		5.4	705^th of 792 public high schools	11.0%	35			16.0	4.0	6.0			9.0	5.0	10.0	21.0	4.0	14.0	44.0	$19,513	$3,287	$16,225
Stanton College Preparatory	Public, Magnet	9-12	1149 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 630-6760	1,363	79	17.2	16.1%	435 (31.9%)	182 (13.4%)	123 (9.0%)	483 (35.4%)	5 (0.4%)	8 (0.6%)	127 (9.3%)	92.9	8^th of 807 public high schools	99.0%		93.4	8^th of 792 public high schools	99.0%					96.0	93.0						88.0	93.0	98.0		$10,381	$1,023	$9,358
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1701 N Davis St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6805	1,003	53	18.9	46.8%	168 (16.7%)	536 (53.4%)	77 (7.7%)	159 (15.9%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	54 (5.4%)	65.5	169^th of 807 public high schools	79.1%		70	130^th of 792 public high schools	83.6%	39	66.0	69.0	73.0	79.0	73.0	38.0		46.0	63.0	51.0	59.0	82.0	94.0	82.0	$9,266	$1,589	$7,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Biscayne High School

What is the racial makeup of Biscayne High School?

Students at Biscayne High School are 78% African American, 10% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Biscayne High School a good school?

Biscayne High School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Biscayne High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Biscayne High School.

What district is Biscayne High School in?

Duval

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