Below Average
#3310 of 3,778 schools in FL
Grand Park Career Center
High School · DUVAL
2335 W 18TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
4.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,310 of 3,778
In Jacksonville
#137 of 184
public schools
In district
#146 of 194
DUVAL
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Grand Park Career Center
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About Grand Park Career Center
Grand Park Career Center is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of DUVAL. Grand Park Career Center serves approximately 213 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Grand Park Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,310 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Grand Park Career Center show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Grand Park Career Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Grand Park Career Center — Students at Grand Park Career Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Grand Park Career Center Compares
See how Grand Park Career Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2335 W 18TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grand Park Career Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PAXON SCHOOL/ADVANCED STUDIES (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, A. PHILIP RANDOLPH ACADEMIES (rated 5.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Jacksonville, see our Jacksonville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$29,468
Median Home Value
$92,300
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
Population
35,490
College Educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
37.1%
Median Age
37.3
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| SPECTRUM ACADEMY Stuart, FL | 4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grand Park Career Center
What grades does Grand Park Career Center serve?
Grand Park Career Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Grand Park Career Center?
Grand Park Career Center has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Park Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Park Career Center is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Park Career Center rank in FL?
Grand Park Career Center ranks #3,310 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Grand Park Career Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Park Career Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Grand Park Career Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Park Career Center has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grand Park Career Center a charter school?
No, Grand Park Career Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Park Career Center a Title I school?
No, Grand Park Career Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Park Career Center?
71.8% of students at Grand Park Career Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 630-6894
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
Resources & Links
District
DUVAL- District Enrollment
- 127,971
- Schools in District
- 208
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,578
- District Rank
- #146 of 194
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