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#2195 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pedro Menendez High School
High School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 STATE ROAD 206 W, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pedro Menendez High School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (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
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pedro Menendez High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,508
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in ST. JOHNS
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen D Nease Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,163 | Compare → |
| Bartram Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,146 | Compare → |
| Creekside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,554 | Compare → |
| Ponte Vedra High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,928 | 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.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #39 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pedro Menendez High School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pedro Menendez High School
Pedro Menendez High School is a public high school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 1,485 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,195 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pedro Menendez High School
What grades does Pedro Menendez High School serve?
Pedro Menendez High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pedro Menendez High School?
Pedro Menendez High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,485 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pedro Menendez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pedro Menendez High School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pedro Menendez High School rank in FL?
Pedro Menendez High School ranks #2,195 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pedro Menendez High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pedro Menendez High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Pedro Menendez High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pedro Menendez High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pedro Menendez High School a charter school?
No, Pedro Menendez High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pedro Menendez High School a Title I school?
No, Pedro Menendez High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pedro Menendez High School?
36.9% of students at Pedro Menendez High School 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
- 1,485
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (904) 547-8660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32086)
- 34,347
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
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 32086; 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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