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#585 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 16% in state

Blind High School (fsdb)

High School · Deaf/blind · St. Augustine, FL

A Deaf/blind high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

207 SAN MARCO AVE, St. Augustine, FL 32084

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 30% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism34.3%

Students at Blind High School (fsdb) score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 30% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
45%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2024
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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

79.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Blind High School (fsdb) 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$72,965

Median home value

$295,000

Median rent

$1,534/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

65.3%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
6 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 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
Deaf High School (fsdb)Enrollment path unverified7.79–120.0 mi171Compare →
Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–121.2 mi161Compare →
St. Augustine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–121.7 mi1,695Compare →
Ark Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–111.9 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Deaf/blind

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Blind High School (fsdb) is listed in DEAF/BLIND; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blind High School (fsdb)

Blind High School (fsdb) is a public high school in St. Augustine, FL, part of Deaf/blind, serving approximately 108 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #585 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blind High School (fsdb)

What grades does Blind High School (fsdb) serve?

Blind High School (fsdb) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Blind High School (fsdb)?

Blind High School (fsdb) has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blind High School (fsdb)?

The student-teacher ratio at Blind High School (fsdb) is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blind High School (fsdb) rank in FL?

Blind High School (fsdb) ranks #585 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Blind High School (fsdb)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Blind High School (fsdb) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Blind High School (fsdb)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blind High School (fsdb) has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Blind High School (fsdb) a charter school?

No, Blind High School (fsdb) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blind High School (fsdb) a Title I school?

No, Blind High School (fsdb) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blind High School (fsdb)?

79.6% of students at Blind High School (fsdb) 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
108
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
special_ed
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 32084)
36,998
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
43.9
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 32084; 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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