Very Good
#899 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 24% in state
Paxon School/advanced Studies
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3239 NORMAN E THAGARD BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32254
- Math 59% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paxon School/advanced Studies score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (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 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paxon School/advanced Studies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,449
Median home value
$85,100
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
33.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32254; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Avenue Excep. Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–12 | 0.3 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Kipp Jacksonville K-12Charter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 1,246 | Compare → |
| Striving for Excellence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Grand Park Career CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 213 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
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
- #28 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
Paxon School/advanced Studies is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paxon School/advanced Studies
Paxon School/advanced Studies is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,285 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paxon School/advanced Studies
What grades does Paxon School/advanced Studies serve?
Paxon School/advanced Studies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paxon School/advanced Studies?
Paxon School/advanced Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxon School/advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Paxon School/advanced Studies is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paxon School/advanced Studies rank in FL?
Paxon School/advanced Studies ranks #899 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Paxon School/advanced Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Paxon School/advanced Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Paxon School/advanced Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paxon School/advanced Studies has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paxon School/advanced Studies a charter school?
No, Paxon School/advanced Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paxon School/advanced Studies a Title I school?
No, Paxon School/advanced Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paxon School/advanced Studies?
29.9% of students at Paxon School/advanced Studies 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
- 1,285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (904) 693-7583
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32254)
- 14,653
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 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 32254; 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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