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#830 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 22% in state

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2445 SAN DIEGO RD, Jacksonville, FL 32207

  • Math 62% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 81% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+28.4 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation47.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency62%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 81% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
81%
2024
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

17.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 68Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,875

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,139/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

50.9%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
47.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
Bishop Kenny High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3private9–120.7 mi1,296Compare →
Episcopal School of JacksonvillePrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.2 mi1,144Compare →
Hope Haven Association IncPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–121.2 mi18Compare →
Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified7.7K–12Not available88Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Duval

Schools in district
208
Rank in district
#27 of 194
District spending per student
$11,578NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,053 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

What grades does Douglas Anderson School of the Arts serve?

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,053 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Anderson School of the Arts rank in FL?

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts ranks #830 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Douglas Anderson School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Douglas Anderson School of the Arts a charter school?

No, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Douglas Anderson School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?

17.1% of students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 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
1,053
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 32207)
35,320
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
39.2
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 32207; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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