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#718 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 19% in state

Allen D Nease Senior High School

High School · St. Johns · Ponte Vedra, FL

A St. Johns high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10550 RAY RD, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

  • Math 72% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 83% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+29.9 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation37.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism17.3%

Students at Allen D Nease Senior High School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency83%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2013
ELA
75%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
78%
2024
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

3.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Allen D Nease Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$128,316

Median home value

$590,200

Median rent

$3,444/mo

College educated

68.5%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
37.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·235 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Beachside High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.6 mi1,933Compare →
Ponte Vedra High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.99–123.9 mi1,928Compare →
Bartram Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available2,146Compare →
Creekside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available2,554Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St. Johns

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#19 of 46
District spending per student
$9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen D Nease Senior High School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen D Nease Senior High School

Allen D Nease Senior High School is a public high school in Ponte Vedra, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 2,163 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #718 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Allen D Nease Senior High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Allen D. Nease High School is a public high school located in the Nocatee census-designated place within St. Johns County, Florida 2. The school operates under the St. Johns County School District 2. Its stated mission is to inspire students to become globally-minded and socially responsible life-long learners through a rigorous and differentiated curriculum provided in a safe and nurturing environment 1. The school utilizes digital platforms such as Clever and Schoology for student access to resources and online textbooks for grades 9-12, while parents use ParentSquare for communication 1. Administrative office hours are from 8:45 am to 4:35 pm, Monday through Friday 1. The school offers various scheduling guidelines and elective options for grades 9 through 12, including International Baccalaureate (IB) progressions and AP Capstone Diploma information 1. New students are required to register via the district website and complete specific forms before scheduling a guidance appointment 1. The school also provides resources regarding attendance policies, driver education, and the use of generative artificial intelligence 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www-nhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen D Nease Senior High School

What grades does Allen D Nease Senior High School serve?

Allen D Nease Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Allen D Nease Senior High School?

Allen D Nease Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen D Nease Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen D Nease Senior High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen D Nease Senior High School rank in FL?

Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks #718 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Allen D Nease Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen D Nease Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allen D Nease Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen D Nease Senior High School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Allen D Nease Senior High School a charter school?

No, Allen D Nease Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen D Nease Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Allen D Nease Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen D Nease Senior High School?

3.9% of students at Allen D Nease Senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,163
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
97
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.3%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32081)
27,365
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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