Below Average
#2954 of 3,778 schools in FL
William M. Raines High School
High School · Duval · Jacksonville, FL
A Duval high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3663 RAINES AVE, Jacksonville, FL 32209
- Math 14% proficient (2021)
- Reading 26% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at William M. Raines High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (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
74%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William M. Raines 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$29,468
Median home value
$92,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
37.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesus Sda Junior AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–10 | 0.3 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Duval Virtual Instruction AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,041 | Compare → |
| Jean Ribault High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,331 | Compare → |
| Inner City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 107 | Compare → |
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
- #124 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
William M. Raines High School is listed in DUVAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William M. Raines High School
William M. Raines High School is a public high school in Jacksonville, FL, part of Duval, serving approximately 1,331 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,954 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William M. Raines High School
What grades does William M. Raines High School serve?
William M. Raines High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend William M. Raines High School?
William M. Raines High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Raines High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Raines High School is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William M. Raines High School rank in FL?
William M. Raines High School ranks #2,954 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is William M. Raines High School's MySchoolScout rating?
William M. Raines High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 William M. Raines High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William M. Raines High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William M. Raines High School a charter school?
No, William M. Raines High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William M. Raines High School a Title I school?
No, William M. Raines High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William M. Raines High School?
74.0% of students at William M. Raines 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
- 1,331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Duval County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.0%
- Phone
- (904) 924-3049
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32209)
- 35,490
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 32209; 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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