Pedro Menendez High School

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Pedro Menendez High School ranks 351 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pedro Menendez High School is a public high school serving 1,519 students in grades 9-12 in St. Augustine, Florida, which is part of the highly-ranked St. Johns School District. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces several challenges, including lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and declining performance compared to nearby schools.

Pedro Menendez High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, and 10th grade English Language Arts. For example, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects were 27%, 41%, and 52% respectively, compared to the St. Johns district averages of 78%, 74%, and 73%. The school's four-year graduation rate, while relatively high, is still slightly lower than the district average. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.1% in 2019-2020 to 34.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools within the St. Johns district, such as Tocoi Creek High School and Beachside High School, Pedro Menendez High School's performance is generally lower. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating have also declined over the past several years, dropping from a ranking of 180 out of 687 Florida high schools and a 4-star rating in 2013-2014 to a ranking of 351 out of 807 and a 3-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The data also suggests potential racial disparities in academic performance, with African American and Hispanic students demonstrating lower proficiency rates compared to their White and Asian peers.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 State Road 206 W
St Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 547-8660

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,726

Feeder schools for Pedro Menendez High School:

Elementary:	Osceola Elementary School
	Otis A. Mason Elementary School
	South Woods Elementary School
	W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
Middle:	Gamble Rogers Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 1,519

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Hispanic:

10.4%

African American:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pedro Menendez High School ranks better than 56.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.01. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pedro Menendez High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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 Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (10.4%), African American (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pedro Menendez High School is 19.8, which is the 3^rd best among 10 high schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Pedro Menendez High School employs 76.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pedro Menendez High School is $9,726, which is the 3^rd highest among 10 high schools in the St. Johns School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pedro Menendez High School 351^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pedro Menendez High School in the ranking list.)

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pedro Menendez High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	84.12	65^th	484	86.6%
2005	78.93	87^th	487	82.1%
2006	74.79	101^st	477	78.8%
2007	73.82	126^th	563	77.6%
2008	71.07	143^rd	577	75.2%
2009	65.37	199^th	587	66.1%
2010	70.67	169^th	620	72.7%
2011	70.24	176^th	622	71.7%
2012	50.97	229^th	606	62.2%
2013	66.56	148^th	648	77.2%
2014	65.33	180^th	687	73.8%
2016	57.86	200^th	693	71.1%
2017	49.71	283^rd	714	60.4%
2018	56.80	218^th	716	69.6%
2019	50.62	282^nd	734	61.6%
2021	45.81	304^th	746	59.2%
2022	51.66	261^st	774	66.3%
2023	49.58	289^th	792	63.5%
2024	46.01	351^st	807	56.5%

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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 Pedro Menendez High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	1028	121	12	34	2	n/a	n/a	0	1197
2002	1265	110	19	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	1441
2003	1265	110	19	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	1441
2004	1358	115	23	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	1546
2005	1355	111	25	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	1554
2006	1276	133	22	56	5	n/a	n/a	0	1492
2007	1237	144	21	54	3	n/a	n/a	16	1475
2008	1230	135	20	71	1	n/a	n/a	17	1474
2009	1272	159	25	81	1	n/a	n/a	17	1555
2010	1221	143	26	85	3	n/a	n/a	1	1479
2011	1156	125	18	90	3	3	6	0	1401
2012	1163	110	14	92	2	4	6	0	1391
2013	1095	119	17	90	3	4	12	0	1340
2014	1120	101	18	86	3	1	19	0	1348
2015	1134	109	16	72	5	2	31	0	1369
2016	1119	124	21	83	5	5	33	0	1390
2017	1081	126	22	94	4	6	41	0	1374
2018	1035	138	25	115	9	5	44	0	1371
2019	998	142	24	112	7	5	36	0	1324
2020	1018	142	20	127	5	4	54	0	1370
2021	1114	137	23	136	4	3	53	0	1470
2022	1123	138	15	146	3	3	54	0	1482
2023	1130	133	21	158	2	6	69	0	1519

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 Pedro Menendez High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1197	55.0	21.8	17.5
2002	1441	71.0	20.3	16.2
2003	1441	71.0	20.3	16.2
2004	1546	77.0	20.1	14.8
2005	1554	73.0	21.3	18
2006	1492	75.0	19.9	16.6
2007	1475	74.0	19.9	17.6
2008	1474	74.5	19.8	25.1
2009	1555	79.9	21.2	23.4
2010	1479	70.5	20.9	26.7
2011	1401	66.2	21.1	28.8
2012	1391	66.0	21.0	32.5
2013	1340	66.0	20.3	38.4
2014	1348	65.0	20.7	37.2
2015	1369	67.0	20.4	40.3
2016	1390	65.0	21.3	38.5
2017	1374	66.0	20.8	38.9
2018	1371	64.0	21.4	37.3
2019	1324	63.0	21.0	37.7
2020	1370	59.2	23.1	36.9
2021	1470	63.8	23.0	40.7
2022	1482	68.8	21.5	34.4
2023	1519	76.4	19.8	38.9

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 Pedro Menendez High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	1197	55.0	21.8	17.5
2002	1441	71.0	20.3	16.2
2003	1441	71.0	20.3	16.2
2004	1546	77.0	20.1	14.8
2005	1554	73.0	21.3	18
2006	1492	75.0	19.9	16.6
2007	1475	74.0	19.9	17.6
2008	1474	74.5	19.8	25.1
2009	1555	79.9	21.2	23.4
2010	1479	70.5	20.9	26.7
2011	1401	66.2	21.1	28.8
2012	1391	66.0	21.0	32.5
2013	1340	66.0	20.3	38.4
2014	1348	65.0	20.7	37.2
2015	1369	67.0	20.4	40.3
2016	1390	65.0	21.3	38.5
2017	1374	66.0	20.8	38.9
2018	1371	64.0	21.4	37.3
2019	1324	63.0	21.0	37.7
2020	1370	59.2	23.1	36.9
2021	1470	63.8	23.0	40.7
2022	1482	68.8	21.5	34.4
2023	1519	76.4	19.8	38.9

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 Pedro Menendez High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$135 (1.8%)	$7,233 (98.2%)	$7,368
2019	$150 (1.9%)	$7,887 (98.1%)	$8,037
2020	$137 (1.8%)	$7,393 (98.2%)	$7,531
2021	$250 (3.3%)	$7,422 (96.7%)	$7,673
2022	$284 (3.3%)	$8,425 (96.7%)	$8,709
2023	$532 (5.5%)	$9,195 (94.5%)	$9,726

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pedro Menendez High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 282^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 289^th of 792 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pedro Menendez High School)	57	63	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	75	77	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pedro Menendez High School)	55	53	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	74	71	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pedro Menendez High School)	66	66
End of Course Biology 1 (St. Johns)	88	86	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Pedro Menendez High School)	78	65	13%
End of Course US History (St. Johns)	88	82	6%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pedro Menendez High School)	40	39	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Johns)	80	77	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Pedro Menendez High School)	54	41	13%
End of Course Geometry (St. Johns)	81	77	4%
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	1324	1519	14.7%
African American	142	133	6.3%
American Indian	7	2	71.4%
Asian	24	21	12.5%
Hispanic	112	158	41.1%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	998	1130	13.2%
Two or More Races	36	69	91.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.7%	38.9%	1.2%

Schools Near Pedro Menendez 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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Pedro Menendez High School	Public	9-12	600 State Road 206 W	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8660	1,519	76	19.8	38.9%	1,130 (74.4%)	133 (8.8%)	158 (10.4%)	21 (1.4%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	69 (4.5%)	46	351^st of 807 public high schools	56.5%		49.6	289^th of 792 public high schools	63.5%	62			57.0	52.0			27.0	41.0	71.0	65.0		$9,726	$532	$9,195
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen	Public	5-12	1 Christopher St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8560	83	0		47.0%	48 (57.8%)	20 (24.1%)	9 (10.8%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	16.9	651^st of 807 public high schools	19.3%		14.4	644^th of 792 public high schools	18.7%	7	23.0	16.0	21.0	40.0	19.0	28.0	19.0	22.0	41.0		53.0	$15,138	$311	$14,827
Deep Creek Academy	Public	6-12	765 E. St. Johns Avenue	Hastings	32145	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 347-2162	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Beachside High School	Public	9-12	200 Great Barracuda Way	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 547-4402	1,254	56	22.5	4.7%	820 (65.4%)	76 (6.1%)	201 (16.0%)	74 (5.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.4%)	77.3	83^rd of 807 public high schools	89.7%					(n/a)			73.0	73.0			62.0	75.0	91.0	86.0		$8,487	$518	$7,970
Tocoi Creek High School	Public	9-12	11200 St Johns Parkway	St Augustine	03209	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	2,008	83	24.0	9.7%	1,385 (69.0%)	96 (4.8%)	293 (14.6%)	84 (4.2%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	146 (7.3%)	71.3	127^th of 807 public high schools	84.3%		71.9	120^th of 792 public high schools	84.8%	7			73.0	68.0			54.0	70.0	85.0	79.0		$7,333	$324	$7,009
Deaf High School (Fsdb)	Public	9-12	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	No	(904) 827-2500	163	22	7.4	87.1%	55 (33.7%)	40 (24.5%)	53 (32.5%)	11 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	2.9	763^rd of 807 public high schools	5.5%		5.4	704^th of 792 public high schools	11.1%	59			3.0	7.0			8.0	8.0	14.0	13.0		$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
Blind High School (Fsdb)	Public	9-12	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	No	(904) 827-2700	100	17	5.8	83.0%	55 (55.0%)	13 (13.0%)	26 (26.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	19	642^nd of 807 public high schools	20.4%		19.3	611^th of 792 public high schools	22.9%	31			29.0	30.0			4.0	9.0	43.0	82.0		$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
Life Work/Project Search	Public	12	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7678	60	0		15.0%	41 (68.3%)	4 (6.7%)	11 (18.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)
First Coast Technical College	Public	9-12	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-3282	22	5	4.0	86.4%	14 (63.6%)	4 (18.2%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)
St. Johns Technical High School	Public	8-12	2970 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-8500	218	19	11.4	71.1%	112 (51.4%)	81 (37.2%)	16 (7.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	7.6	689^th of 807 public high schools	14.6%		13.2	653^rd of 792 public high schools	17.6%	36		18.0	21.0	22.0	28.0	15.0	10.0	13.0	30.0	28.0	30.0	$22,919	$2,994	$19,924

Frequently Asked Questions about Pedro Menendez High School

What is the racial makeup of Pedro Menendez High School?

Students at Pedro Menendez High School are 74% White, 10% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Pedro Menendez High School a good school?

Pedro Menendez High School ranks 351^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Pedro Menendez High School?

Pedro Menendez High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Osceola Elementary School
Elementary : Otis A. Mason Elementary School
Elementary : South Woods Elementary School
Elementary : W. Douglas Hartley Elementary
Middle : Gamble Rogers Middle School

How many students attend Pedro Menendez High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,519 students attended Pedro Menendez High School.

What district is Pedro Menendez High School in?

St. Johns

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