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#3028 of 3,778 schools in FL

Frank H. Peterson Academies

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7450 WILSON BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32210

  • Math 14% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency14% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-23.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation8.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Frank H. Peterson Academies score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency14%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2024
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

55%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Frank H. Peterson Academies 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$58,215

Median home value

$205,300

Median rent

$1,205/mo

College educated

22.6%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.6% 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
Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.2 mi158Compare →
The Science and Math InstitutePrivate · tuition6.4private1–120.7 mi49Compare →
Westside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–121.3 mi1,617Compare →
Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.89–12Not available1,053Compare →

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
#129 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

Frank H. Peterson Academies is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frank H. Peterson Academies

Frank H. Peterson Academies is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,028 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frank H. Peterson Academies

What grades does Frank H. Peterson Academies serve?

Frank H. Peterson Academies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Frank H. Peterson Academies?

Frank H. Peterson Academies has an enrollment of approximately 1,129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank H. Peterson Academies?

The student-teacher ratio at Frank H. Peterson Academies is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frank H. Peterson Academies rank in FL?

Frank H. Peterson Academies ranks #3,028 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Frank H. Peterson Academies's MySchoolScout rating?

Frank H. Peterson Academies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Frank H. Peterson Academies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frank H. Peterson Academies has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Frank H. Peterson Academies a charter school?

No, Frank H. Peterson Academies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frank H. Peterson Academies a Title I school?

No, Frank H. Peterson Academies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frank H. Peterson Academies?

55.0% of students at Frank H. Peterson Academies 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
1,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32210)
65,626
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
35.8
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 32210; 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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