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#3362 of 3,778 schools in FL

Terry Parker High School

High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL

A Duval high school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7301 PARKER SCHOOL RD, Jacksonville, FL 32211

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-27.6 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation2.1%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$11,578
Chronic Absenteeism72.9%

Students at Terry Parker High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2024
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (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

59.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Terry Parker 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,208

Median home value

$208,900

Median rent

$1,104/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

57.1%

Poverty rate

20%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offeredIB Programme
2.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·108 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Lone Star High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.09–120.4 mi258Compare →
Seacoast Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–121.0 mi249Compare →
Idea River BluffCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi775Compare →
North Florida School of Special EducationPrivate · tuition7.1private1–121.7 mi194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#148 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

Terry Parker High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Terry Parker High School

Terry Parker High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,411 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,362 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Terry Parker High School

What grades does Terry Parker High School serve?

Terry Parker High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Terry Parker High School?

Terry Parker High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry Parker High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Terry Parker High School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Terry Parker High School rank in FL?

Terry Parker High School ranks #3,362 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Terry Parker High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Terry Parker High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Terry Parker High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Terry Parker High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Terry Parker High School a charter school?

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

Is Terry Parker High School a Title I school?

No, Terry Parker High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terry Parker High School?

59.4% of students at Terry Parker 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
1,411
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Duval County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 32211)
36,253
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
34.5
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 32211; 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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