Below Average
#3310 of 3,778 schools in FL
Grand Park Career Center
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2335 W 18TH ST, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Math 9% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 9% vs FL 52% (2024)
- ≤10% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grand Park Career Center score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Park Career Center 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,468
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Jacksonville K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–11 | 0.9 mi | 1,246 | Compare → |
| Temple College Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| The Bridge to Success Academy at W JacksonvilleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Hospital and HomeboundEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #146 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
Grand Park Career Center is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Park Career Center
Grand Park Career Center is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 213 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,310 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Phone
- (904) 630-6894
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤10%
- Area population (ZIP 32209)
- 35,490
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 32209; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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