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#347 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 9% in state

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

7000 POWERS AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32217

  • Math 48% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation73.4%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism17.8%

Students at Samuel W. Wolfson High School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency48%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 28 points since 2019, reaching 85% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
16%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2024
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Samuel W. Wolfson 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,742

Median home value

$291,300

Median rent

$1,190/mo

College educated

38.7%

Homeownership

56.2%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
73.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·116 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
10 boys'·14 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·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
Mainspring Academy IncPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.4 mi48Compare →
Englewood High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.59–121.9 mi1,797Compare →
Youth Development CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.0 mi24Compare →
Sunshine School of Individualized LearningPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–122.1 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#12 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

Samuel W. Wolfson High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Samuel W. Wolfson High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 978 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Samuel W. Wolfson High School

What grades does Samuel W. Wolfson High School serve?

Samuel W. Wolfson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

Samuel W. Wolfson High School has an enrollment of approximately 978 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Wolfson High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Samuel W. Wolfson High School rank in FL?

Samuel W. Wolfson High School ranks #347 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Samuel W. Wolfson High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Samuel W. Wolfson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Samuel W. Wolfson High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Samuel W. Wolfson High School a charter school?

No, Samuel W. Wolfson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Samuel W. Wolfson High School a Title I school?

No, Samuel W. Wolfson High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

18.5% of students at Samuel W. Wolfson 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
978
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.8%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 32217)
21,084
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
37.2
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 32217; 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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