Is Jay High School a good school?

Jay High School ranks 329 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 512 students attended Jay High School.

What is the racial makeup of Jay High School?

Students at Jay High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Jay High School?

Jay High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Jay Elementary School

Jay High School in Jay FL

Performance Trends

Compare Details Jay High School ranks worse than 55.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.37. (See more...)

Compare Details Jay High School ranks better than 59.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked high schools in the Santa Rosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.85. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Jay 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: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jay High School is 19.6, which is the 3^rd best among 6 high schools in the Santa Rosa School District. (See more...)

Compare Jay High School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jay High School is $11,113, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Santa Rosa School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Jay High School 667^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jay High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Jay High School 329^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Jay High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 15^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	81.31	106^th	675	84.3%
2007	75.90	158^th	736	78.5%
2008	83.00	100^th	740	86.5%
2009	78.45	147^th	780	81.2%
2010	73.48	216^th	839	74.3%
2011	58.79	396^th	891	55.6%
2012	57.89	385^th	897	57.1%
2013	65.99	317^th	956	66.8%
2014	68.46	296^th	999	70.4%
2016	61.48	352^nd	997	64.7%
2017	60.98	381^st	1031	63.0%
2018	56.41	436^th	1035	57.9%
2019	42.05	651^st	1099	40.8%
2021	59.36	433^rd	1136	61.9%
2022	60.43	416^th	1148	63.8%
2023	61.21	424^th	1177	64.0%
2024	44.37	667^th	1196	44.2%

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

Rank History for Jay High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	76.69	95^th	484	80.4%
2005	84.16	61^st	487	87.5%
2006	65.28	159^th	477	66.7%
2007	77.29	104^th	563	81.5%
2008	75.86	123^rd	577	78.7%
2009	81.89	85^th	587	85.5%
2010	81.51	91^st	620	85.3%
2011	73.24	158^th	622	74.6%
2012	62.04	146^th	606	75.9%
2013	66.36	149^th	648	77.0%
2014	57.00	259^th	687	62.3%
2016	56.34	212^th	693	69.4%
2017	53.99	249^th	714	65.1%
2018	57.30	213^th	716	70.3%
2019	49.33	289^th	734	60.6%
2021	45.59	306^th	746	59.0%
2022	45.17	329^th	774	57.5%
2023	43.46	354^th	792	55.3%
2024	47.85	329^th	807	59.2%

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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 Jay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1989	426	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
1990	434	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	437
1991	399	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1992	396	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	399
1993	398	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	404
1994	390	0	2	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	400
1995	401	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
1996	401	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
1997	406	0	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	413
1998	452	0	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	460
1999	485	0	3	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	493
2000	537	0	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	544
2001	499	0	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	509
2002	495	0	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	504
2003	495	0	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	504
2004	493	0	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	502
2005	481	0	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	492
2006	483	0	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	0	496
2007	475	0	2	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	490
2008	464	0	3	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	478
2009	461	0	1	10	5	n/a	n/a	1	478
2010	446	0	0	8	8	n/a	n/a	2	464
2011	438	0	1	6	7	0	2	0	454
2012	444	1	0	5	5	0	3	0	458
2013	428	0	1	4	8	0	2	0	443
2014	428	0	0	3	8	0	2	0	441
2015	437	0	0	5	9	0	3	0	454
2016	430	0	0	2	11	0	3	0	446
2017	409	1	0	5	11	1	3	0	430
2018	401	0	0	5	10	1	8	0	425
2019	428	0	1	7	8	1	4	0	449
2020	437	1	2	10	5	1	5	0	461
2021	419	0	2	14	5	0	7	0	447
2022	431	0	1	13	3	0	7	0	455
2023	478	1	2	17	3	0	11	0	512

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

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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 Jay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	26.0	16.4	15.2
1989	428	27.0	15.8	15
1990	437	28.0	15.6	17.8
1991	401	28.0	14.3	23.4
1992	399	28.0	14.2	16
1993	404	28.0	14.4	17.3
1994	400	27.0	14.8	20.5
1995	406	27.0	15.0	17.7
1996	406	27.0	15.0	17.7
1997	413	26.0	15.9	15.5
1998	460	26.0	17.7	19.6
1999	493	27.0	18.3	20.7
2000	544	28.0	19.4	26.7
2001	509	29.0	17.6	27.7
2002	504	28.0	18.0	26.8
2003	504	28.0	18.0	26.8
2004	502	28.0	17.9	25.7
2005	492	27.0	18.2	24.8
2006	496	31.0	16.0	27.4
2007	490	31.0	15.8	28.6
2008	478	31.0	15.4	29.5
2009	478	32.3	15.9	36.3
2010	464	28.0	16.5	35.9
2011	454	23.6	19.2	42.1
2012	458	21.9	20.8	36
2013	443	30.0	14.7	30
2014	441	30.0	14.7	29.3
2015	454	29.0	15.6	32.4
2016	446	31.0	14.3	33.2
2017	430	26.0	16.5	35.6
2018	425	27.0	15.7	39.3
2019	449	17.1	26.1	37
2020	461	21.1	21.7	43.2
2021	447	28.0	15.9	35.1
2022	455	26.0	17.5	46.4
2023	512	26.0	19.6	47.5

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 Jay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	427	26.0	16.4	15.2
1989	428	27.0	15.8	15
1990	437	28.0	15.6	17.8
1991	401	28.0	14.3	23.4
1992	399	28.0	14.2	16
1993	404	28.0	14.4	17.3
1994	400	27.0	14.8	20.5
1995	406	27.0	15.0	17.7
1996	406	27.0	15.0	17.7
1997	413	26.0	15.9	15.5
1998	460	26.0	17.7	19.6
1999	493	27.0	18.3	20.7
2000	544	28.0	19.4	26.7
2001	509	29.0	17.6	27.7
2002	504	28.0	18.0	26.8
2003	504	28.0	18.0	26.8
2004	502	28.0	17.9	25.7
2005	492	27.0	18.2	24.8
2006	496	31.0	16.0	27.4
2007	490	31.0	15.8	28.6
2008	478	31.0	15.4	29.5
2009	478	32.3	15.9	36.3
2010	464	28.0	16.5	35.9
2011	454	23.6	19.2	42.1
2012	458	21.9	20.8	36
2013	443	30.0	14.7	30
2014	441	30.0	14.7	29.3
2015	454	29.0	15.6	32.4
2016	446	31.0	14.3	33.2
2017	430	26.0	16.5	35.6
2018	425	27.0	15.7	39.3
2019	449	17.1	26.1	37
2020	461	21.1	21.7	43.2
2021	447	28.0	15.9	35.1
2022	455	26.0	17.5	46.4
2023	512	26.0	19.6	47.5

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 Jay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$158 (1.5%)	$10,389 (98.5%)	$10,547
2019	$170 (1.7%)	$9,692 (98.3%)	$9,863
2020	$172 (1.7%)	$10,134 (98.3%)	$10,306
2021	$587 (5.3%)	$10,484 (94.7%)	$11,072
2022	$751 (6.7%)	$10,409 (93.3%)	$11,160
2023	$798 (7.2%)	$10,315 (92.8%)	$11,113

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 651^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 424^th of 1177 Middle schools	23.2%
Ranks 289^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 354^th of 792 High schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jay High School)	43	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	59	55	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jay High School)	38	38
7th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)	54	50	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jay High School)	48	45	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	68	57	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jay High School)	53	72	19%
8th Grade Mathematics (Santa Rosa)	76	72	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jay High School)	39	36	3%
8th Grade Science (Santa Rosa)	62	58	4%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Jay High School)	54	55	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	65	57	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Jay High School)	69	48	21%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	64	56	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Jay High School)	73	58	15%
End of Course Biology 1 (Santa Rosa)	86	73	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Jay High School)	75	67	8%
End of Course US History (Santa Rosa)	78	70	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Jay High School)	53	53
End of Course Civics (Santa Rosa)	75	71	4%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jay High School)	54	40	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Santa Rosa)	73	60	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Jay High School)	58	40	18%
End of Course Geometry (Santa Rosa)	66	63	3%
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	449	512	14%
African American	0	1
American Indian	8	3	62.5%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	17	142.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	428	478	11.7%
Two or More Races	4	11	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37%	47.5%	10.5%

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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Jay High School	Public	7-12	3741 School St	Jay	32565	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 675-4507	512	26	19.6	47.5%	478 (93.4%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	47.8	329^th of 807 public high schools	59.2%		43.5	354^th of 792 public high schools	55.3%	25	45.0	56.0	52.0	56.0	41.0	49.0	30.0	41.0	56.0	64.0	75.0	58.0	$11,113	$798	$10,315
Northview High School	Public	9-12	4100 W Highway 4	Century	32535	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 761-6000	532	30	17.7	41.2%	399 (75.0%)	77 (14.5%)	17 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	25 (4.7%)	31.1	528^th of 807 public high schools	34.6%		32.1	479^th of 792 public high schools	39.5%	49			52.0	41.0				6.0	27.0	51.0	56.0		$12,175	$1,772	$10,403

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