Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks 332 nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cornerstone Classical Academy is a public charter school in Jacksonville, Florida that serves 770 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornerstone Classical Academy stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.61%) compared to the more diverse student populations at surrounding schools. Academically, Cornerstone Classical Academy consistently outperforms the Duval district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 83% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 56% for Duval and 55% for Florida. The school also has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (12.3%) than nearby schools like Mt. Herman Ese Center (72.1%) and Jacksonville Classical Academy (28.7%). Additionally, Cornerstone Classical Academy has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (0.39%), significantly lower than the surrounding schools.

The strong academic performance and unique student demographics of Cornerstone Classical Academy suggest that the school's educational approach and curriculum are effective in preparing students for success. However, the stark contrast in student racial makeup and socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools may warrant further investigation into the factors contributing to this disparity, such as school choice policies, transportation accessibility, or community demographics. While Cornerstone Classical Academy's success is impressive, it is important to consider the broader context of the Duval district's low ranking and the challenges faced by many of the surrounding schools, which serve more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246

(904) 469-8171

District: Duval

SchoolDigger Rank:
332^nd of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,958

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 770

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.6%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 85.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.32. (See more...)

Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 83.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks better than 88% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.49. (See more...)

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: White (79.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 0.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Classical Academy is 15.7. 6 alternative schools in the Duval School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Cornerstone Classical Academy employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Classical Academy is $7,958. 6 alternative schools in the Duval School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cornerstone Classical Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Classical Academy 197^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Cornerstone Classical Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Classical Academy 97^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Cornerstone Classical Academy 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 Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	81.78	386^th	2247	82.8%
2022	77.22	475^th	2219	78.6%
2023	75.70	489^th	2240	78.2%
2024	83.32	332^nd	2256	85.3%

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

Rank History for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.89	244^th	1177	79.3%
2024	80.48	197^th	1196	83.5%

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Rank History for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.34	68^th	792	91.4%
2024	75.49	97^th	807	88.0%

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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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by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2022

Our twice exceptional child with learning differences (SLD) made year over academic gains as measured by norm referenced standardized testing. CCA supported both sides of bell curve. My child has a complex neurological profile and CCA did a wonderful job at achieving growth while providing support. Our daughter had spent years in a specialized school for kids with learning differences out of necessity prior to being enrolled at CCA. This past year was her first in a more traditional classroom and we were very please with the classroom rigor and challenge for her as a gifted student as well as the support for her as a student needing special education. Our child asked to attend the district’s school for gifted this year. We supported her choice but she is now asking to go back to CCA because she feels she learned more there last year than she is in the districts gifted school this year. She also felt better supported at CCA. I would recommend this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	314	30	12	39	0	26	421
2022	508	34	15	51	1	36	645
2023	613	29	12	64	1	51	770

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 Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	421	5.0	84.2	1.4
2022	645	42.0	15.3	3.9
2023	770	49.0	15.7	0.4

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 Cornerstone Classical Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	421	5.0	84.2	1.4
2022	645	42.0	15.3	3.9
2023	770	49.0	15.7	0.4

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 Cornerstone Classical Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,063 (12.2%)	$7,671 (87.8%)	$8,734
2022	$1,054 (13.9%)	$6,510 (86.1%)	$7,565
2023	$865 (10.9%)	$7,094 (89.1%)	$7,958

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Cornerstone Classical Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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 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
Cornerstone Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2360 St Johns Bluff Rd S	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 469-8171	770	49	15.7	0.4%	613 (79.6%)	29 (3.8%)	64 (8.3%)	12 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.6%)								(n/a)	80.0	76.0	66.0	79.0	68.0	67.0	62.0		84.0	72.0	67.0	84.0	71.0	61.0	56.0	46.0	83.0	88.0	89.0		78.0	$7,958	$865	$7,094
Youth Development Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	3015 Parental Home Road	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 725-6662	18	5	3.6	44.4%	5 (27.8%)	9 (50.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)								(n/a)
Idea River Bluff	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2354 University Blvd. N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 821-7580	303	27	11.2	80.9%	42 (13.9%)	194 (64.0%)	62 (20.5%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	38.0	30.0		38.0	41.0				42.0	38.0		46.0	72.0								74.0	$31,103	$1,387	$29,717
Hospital And Homebound	Public, Alternative	K-12	1128 Barber St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 348-5191	96	7	13.7	19.8%	48 (50.0%)	30 (31.3%)	9 (9.4%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.3%)								(n/a)								30.0									8.0	27.0	40.0			$48,243	$5,860	$42,382
Duval Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-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)
Duval Virtual Instruction Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2037	1,877	58	32.3	21.8%	649 (34.6%)	824 (43.9%)	221 (11.8%)	48 (2.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	132 (7.0%)								(n/a)	50.0	24.0	40.0	50.0	51.0	38.0	43.0	50.0	24.0	17.0	6.0	13.0	28.0	32.0	23.0	24.0	13.0	21.0	44.0	47.0	48.0	$9,066	$1,868	$7,198
Florida Cyber Charter Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9143 Phillips Hwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	Yes	No	(904) 247-3268	1,018	87	11.7	68.9%	399 (39.2%)	277 (27.2%)	249 (24.5%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	74 (7.3%)								(n/a)	37.0	39.0	35.0	47.0	43.0	39.0	41.0	40.0	18.0	9.0	11.0	29.0	25.0	30.0	14.0	18.0	15.0	27.0	53.0	53.0	43.0	$8,884	$100	$8,785
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Osceola	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9143 Phillips Hwy Suite 590	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Osceola	Yes	No	Yes	No	(904) 247-3268	999	61	16.3	54.0%	325 (32.5%)	211 (21.1%)	372 (37.2%)	14 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	73 (7.3%)								(n/a)	38.0	38.0	37.0	43.0	47.0	44.0			15.0	16.0	13.0	21.0	21.0	30.0	25.0	14.0	29.0		74.0		50.0	$8,492	$92	$8,399
Florida Cyber Charter Academy At Clay	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9143 Phillips Hgwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Clay	Yes	No	Yes	No	(904) 247-3268	217	63	3.4	1.4%	88 (40.6%)	53 (24.4%)	61 (28.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)								(n/a)					53.0		34.0	42.0					15.0				10.0	28.0	56.0	43.0	44.0	$8,528	$209	$8,319
Mt. Herman Ese Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1741 Francis St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6740	110	20	5.5	43.6%	27 (24.5%)	64 (58.2%)	8 (7.3%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerstone Classical Academy

Is Cornerstone Classical Academy a good school?

Cornerstone Classical Academy ranks 332^nd of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cornerstone Classical Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Cornerstone Classical Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Cornerstone Classical Academy?

Students at Cornerstone Classical Academy are 80% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Cornerstone Classical Academy in?

Duval

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