Beachside High School

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Beachside High School ranks 83 rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Beachside High School is a public high school in St. Augustine, Florida, serving 1,254 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the St. Johns District, which is ranked 4th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Beachside High School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 62% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, 75% in EOC/Geometry, 91% in EOC/Biology 1, and 86% in EOC/US History, compared to the state averages of 55%, 53%, 67%, and 68%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.4%, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like St. Augustine High School (36.9%) and Gaines Alternative At Hamblen (46.9%). Additionally, Beachside High School has a low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients at 4.7%, compared to the nearby St. Johns Technical High School (71.1%).

While Beachside High School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Tocoi Creek High School and St. Augustine High School, also have strong academic results. Additionally, the area is home to specialized schools like Deaf High School (FSDB) and Blind High School (FSDB), which offer tailored programs for students with specific needs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 Great Barracuda Way
Saint Johns, FL 32259

(904) 547-4402

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,487

Student/teacher ratio: 22.7

Number of students: 1,933

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Asian:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beachside High School ranks better than 89.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.31. (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 (63.6%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beachside High School is 22.7. 8 high schools in the St. Johns School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beachside High School employs 85 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beachside High School is $8,487, which is the 6^th highest among 10 high schools in the St. Johns School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Beachside High School 83^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Beachside 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 Beachside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	77.31	83^rd	807	89.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beachside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	820	76	74	201	3	0	80	0	1254
2024	1229	114	139	318	5	4	124	0	1933

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 Beachside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1254	55.6	22.5	4.7
2024	1933	85.0	22.7	5.3

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 Beachside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	1254	55.6	22.5	4.7
2024	1933	85.0	22.7	5.3

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 Beachside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$518 (6.1%)	$7,970 (93.9%)	$8,487

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Beachside 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
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	1,933	85	22.7	5.3%	1,229 (63.6%)	114 (5.9%)	318 (16.5%)	139 (7.2%)	5 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	124 (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
Allen D Nease Senior High School	Public	9-12	10550 Ray Rd	Ponte Vedra	32081	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8300	2,163	97	22.2	3.9%	1,520 (70.3%)	61 (2.8%)	250 (11.6%)	234 (10.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	91 (4.2%)	86.9	36^th of 807 public high schools	95.5%		84.5	49^th of 792 public high schools	93.8%	13				83.0	82.0					79.0	87.0	95.0	94.0		$8,152	$291	$7,860
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	100 Knights Ln	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7300	2,554	114	22.4	3.8%	1,719 (67.3%)	99 (3.9%)	358 (14.0%)	234 (9.2%)	5 (0.2%)	6 (0.2%)	133 (5.2%)	85	49^th of 807 public high schools	93.9%		86.2	43^rd of 792 public high schools	94.6%	6				83.0	82.0					72.0	80.0	95.0	91.0		$8,452	$423	$8,028
Ponte Vedra High School	Public	9-12	460 Davis Park Rd	Ponte Vedra	32081	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7350	1,928	86	22.5	2.2%	1,530 (79.4%)	23 (1.2%)	185 (9.6%)	103 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.4%)	80 (4.1%)	86.3	42^nd of 807 public high schools	94.8%		86.3	42^nd of 792 public high schools	94.7%					81.0	81.0					87.0	85.0	94.0	91.0		$8,851	$299	$8,552
Bartram Trail High School	Public	9-12	7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8340	2,146	101	21.1	3.7%	1,524 (71.0%)	112 (5.2%)	292 (13.6%)	96 (4.5%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	117 (5.5%)	79.5	69^th of 807 public high schools	91.4%		76.2	93^rd of 792 public high schools	88.3%	24				74.0	77.0					77.0	77.0	85.0	85.0		$8,350	$379	$7,971
Mandarin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4831 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-3911	2,398	111	21.6	27.3%	1,255 (52.3%)	478 (19.9%)	395 (16.5%)	112 (4.7%)	22 (0.9%)	13 (0.5%)	123 (5.1%)	62.6	197^th of 807 public high schools	75.6%		61.9	188^th of 792 public high schools	76.3%	9				53.0	61.0					63.0	70.0	66.0	79.0		$8,303	$1,012	$7,290
Atlantic Coast High School	Public	9-12	9735 R G Skinner Pkwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-5120	2,768	118	23.4	33.9%	932 (33.7%)	786 (28.4%)	626 (22.6%)	199 (7.2%)	14 (0.5%)	9 (0.3%)	202 (7.3%)	55.5	247^th of 807 public high schools	69.4%		55.3	238^th of 792 public high schools	69.9%	9				51.0	52.0					54.0	61.0	72.0	76.0		$8,225	$1,036	$7,190
Horizon Institute	Public	6-12	11363 San Jose Blvd #200	Jacksonville	32223	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 337-4090	373	0		59.2%	64 (17.2%)	220 (59.0%)	64 (17.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.2%)	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
San Jose Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 425-1725	637	0	25.0	36.3%	185 (29.0%)	181 (28.4%)	218 (34.2%)	15 (2.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	22.9	618^th of 807 public high schools	23.4%		26.2	538^th of 792 public high schools	32.1%	80	32.0	27.0	37.0	29.0	40.0	19.0	26.0	42.0	18.0	45.0	31.0	65.0	43.0	39.0	$9,913	$279	$9,633
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	9-12	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	667	0	21.0	45.4%	260 (39.0%)	130 (19.5%)	205 (30.7%)	29 (4.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (5.2%)	49.5	309^th of 807 public high schools	61.7%		58.2	214^th of 792 public high schools	73.0%	95				44.0	45.0					40.0	77.0	66.0	74.0		$9,974	$743	$9,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Beachside High School

How many students attend Beachside High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,933 students attended Beachside High School.

What is the racial makeup of Beachside High School?

Students at Beachside High School are 64% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Is Beachside High School a good school?

Beachside High School ranks 83^rd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Beachside High School in?

St. Johns

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