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#810 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 21% in state

Ponte Vedra High School

High School · St. Johns · Ponte Vedra, FL

A St. Johns high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

460 DAVIS PARK RD, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

  • Math 82% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 81% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+28.4 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation53.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$9,990
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Ponte Vedra High School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency82%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency81%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 81% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
86%
2013
ELA
87%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
86%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2024
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

2.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ponte Vedra High School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$128,316

Median home value

$590,200

Median rent

$3,444/mo

College educated

68.5%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
53.7% 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
Allen D Nease Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–123.9 mi2,163Compare →
Bartram Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available2,146Compare →
Creekside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.19–12Not available2,554Compare →
St. Augustine High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–12Not available1,695Compare →

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
#22 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

Ponte Vedra High School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ponte Vedra High School

Ponte Vedra High School is a public high school in Ponte Vedra, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 1,928 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ponte Vedra High School

What grades does Ponte Vedra High School serve?

Ponte Vedra High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Ponte Vedra High School?

Ponte Vedra High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,928 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponte Vedra High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ponte Vedra High School is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ponte Vedra High School rank in FL?

Ponte Vedra High School ranks #810 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Ponte Vedra High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ponte Vedra High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Ponte Vedra High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ponte Vedra High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ponte Vedra High School a charter school?

No, Ponte Vedra High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ponte Vedra High School a Title I school?

No, Ponte Vedra High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ponte Vedra High School?

2.2% of students at Ponte Vedra 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
1,928
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 32081)
27,365
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.6
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 32081; 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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