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#1847 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 49% in state
Sandalwood High School
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2750 JOHN PROM BLVD, Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandalwood High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandalwood High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,506
Median home value
$281,800
Median rent
$1,697/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32246; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alden Road Excep. Student CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Center Academy - St Johns BluffPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | 5–12 | 0.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,053 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #64 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
Sandalwood High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandalwood High School
Sandalwood High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 2,726 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,847 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Sandalwood High School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandalwood High School
What grades does Sandalwood High School serve?
Sandalwood High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandalwood High School?
Sandalwood High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,726 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandalwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandalwood High School is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandalwood High School rank in FL?
Sandalwood High School ranks #1,847 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Sandalwood High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandalwood High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sandalwood High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandalwood High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sandalwood High School a charter school?
No, Sandalwood High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandalwood High School a Title I school?
No, Sandalwood High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandalwood High School?
40.2% of students at Sandalwood 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
- 2,726
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (904) 646-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32246)
- 60,443
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 32246; 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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