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Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 99% of Florida high schools

Summary

Samuel W. Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, FL, is a public high school serving 1,007 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Duval school district, and it has achieved a remarkable academic transformation over the past decade.

Wolfson High School has experienced a dramatic turnaround, rising from the 31st percentile in Florida in 2015-2016 to the 99th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a perfect 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional test scores that far exceed district and state averages, with 100% proficiency in US History, 97% in Biology, and 98% in 9th Grade ELA. It has achieved a 100% graduation rate for the last two school years, surpassing the district average of 94.3% and the state average of 92.2%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 17.5%, compared to the district average of 44.8% and the state average of 31.4%. This performance rivals or exceeds that of specialized magnet schools like Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts, where Wolfson outperforms in Geometry (91% vs. 79%) and 9th Grade ELA (98% vs. 84%).

Wolfson's success is particularly striking when compared to nearby schools. Located just 1.86 miles from Englewood High School, a 1-star school with low proficiency rates and a 64.6% chronic absenteeism rate, Wolfson stands as a top-tier academic institution. The school achieves these results with moderate per-student spending of $9,848, less than the Pretrial Detention Facility ($20,072) and comparable to other high-performing schools like River City Science Academy ($9,737). This suggests highly effective resource allocation and a fundamental shift in school culture and leadership that has made Wolfson a model for school turnaround in the region.

1,007

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,848

Per pupil spending ?

12.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217

(904) 739-5265

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.6%

Hispanic:

12.3%

African American:

11.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (96% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school96%

District avg63%

Florida avg65%

12^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 67 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 32High Schools in the Duval

54^th of 70Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	91.0	12 of 838	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	89.2	22 of 844	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.0	35 of 807	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	33 of 792	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	73.0	109 of 774	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	118 of 746	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	55.9	229 of 734	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	347 of 716	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	41.3	356 of 714	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	27.3	476 of 693	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.6	471 of 687	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	29.7	461 of 648	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.2	429 of 606	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	41.1	411 of 622	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.8	403 of 620	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.8	341 of 587	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.8	338 of 577	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.4	308 of 563	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.8	262 of 477	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.9	240 of 487	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.7	233 of 484	51.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History100%+26 vs state

English Language Arts97%+37 vs state

Biology 197%+23 vs state

Geometry91%+35 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Samuel W. Wolfson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 739-5265	1,007	46	21.8	12.7%	661 (65.6%)	113 (11.2%)	124 (12.3%)	41 (4.1%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (6.2%)	91	12^th of 838 public high schools	98.6%		89.2	22^nd of 844 public high schools	97.4%	10				98.0	96.0						91.0	97.0	100.0		$9,848	$1,152	$8,695
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	7000 Powers Ave	Jacksonville	32217	Duval County	Duval	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 390-2819	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Englewood High School	Public	9-12	4412 Barnes Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 739-5212	1,896	83	22.8	49.6%	351 (18.5%)	533 (28.1%)	820 (43.2%)	111 (5.9%)	11 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (3.6%)	22.2	653^rd of 838 public high schools	22.1%		27.5	612^th of 844 public high schools	27.5%	41				28.0	37.0					22.0	51.0	51.0	67.0		$8,814	$1,004	$7,810
Duval Charter High School At Baymeadows	Public, Charter	9-12	7510 Baymeadows Way	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 638-7947	749	35	21.4	46.9%	268 (35.8%)	150 (20.0%)	254 (33.9%)	30 (4.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.7%)	57.9	243^rd of 838 public high schools	71.0%		49.9	337^th of 844 public high schools	60.1%	94				62.0	63.0					42.0	68.0	84.0	80.0		$9,312	$44	$9,268
Gateway Community Services	Public	6-12	3747 Belfort Rd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 646-4889	9	2	4.5	55.6%	6 (66.7%)	3 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
San Jose Prep	Public, Charter	6-12	4072 Sunbeam Rd	Jacksonville	32257	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 425-1725	594	34	17.4		167 (28.1%)	151 (25.4%)	228 (38.4%)	8 (1.3%)	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.5%)	18.7	670^th of 838 public high schools	20.0%		18.2	674^th of 844 public high schools	20.1%	4	32.0	29.0	13.0	35.0	50.0	33.0	41.0	22.0	11.0	47.0	28.0	58.0	38.0	48.0	$8,399	$168	$8,231
River City Science Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	7565 Beach Blvd	Jacksonville	32216	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 855-8010	991	56	17.6	54.8%	496 (50.1%)	131 (13.2%)	221 (22.3%)	88 (8.9%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (4.8%)	71.9	123^rd of 838 public high schools	85.3%		81.1	68^th of 844 public high schools	91.9%	55	82.0	79.0	81.0	76.0	83.0	88.0	83.0	98.0	51.0	79.0	78.0	71.0	96.0	86.0	$9,737	$415	$9,321
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	2445 San Diego Rd	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 346-5620	1,035	51	20.2	15.7%	591 (57.1%)	244 (23.6%)	112 (10.8%)	34 (3.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.8%)	80.4	66^th of 838 public high schools	92.1%		76.4	100^th of 844 public high schools	88.2%	34				84.0	85.0					50.0	79.0	87.0	93.0		$9,625	$714	$8,910
Pretrial Detention Facility	Public	6-12	1701 Prudential Dr	Jacksonville	32207	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 630-5717	31	6	5.1	80.6%	8 (25.8%)	21 (67.7%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	1.5	811^th of 838 public high schools	3.2%		3	776^th of 844 public high schools	8.1%	35											5.0	9.0	19.0		$20,072	$768	$19,305
Mandarin High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4831 Greenland Rd	Jacksonville	32258	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 260-3911	2,343	98	23.9	22.3%	1,183 (50.5%)	461 (19.7%)	436 (18.6%)	111 (4.7%)	18 (0.8%)	10 (0.4%)	124 (5.3%)	57.4	251^st of 838 public high schools	70.0%		64.3	190^th of 844 public high schools	77.5%	61				63.0	72.0					51.0	52.0	72.0	85.0		$8,055	$236	$7,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Samuel W. Wolfson High School

What is the racial makeup of Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

Students at Samuel W. Wolfson High School are 66% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Samuel W. Wolfson High School a good school?

Yes! Samuel W. Wolfson High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 838 Florida high schools.

What district is Samuel W. Wolfson High School in?

Duval

How many students attend Samuel W. Wolfson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,007 students attended Samuel W. Wolfson High School.

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