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Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 92% of Florida high schools

Summary

Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is a magnet high school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 1,035 students in grades 9-12, and it consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine of the last ten years.

This school stands out for its near-perfect graduation rate, achieving 100% in four of the last five years, which is higher than the Duval district average of 94.3% and the state average of 92.2%. Students also show exceptional proficiency in English Language Arts (84-85%), Biology (87%), and US History (93%), far exceeding district and state averages. However, a notable weakness is in Algebra 1, where only 50% of students are proficient, compared to the district average of 61% and the state average of 63%. This contrasts with nearby River City Science Academy, where 79% of students are proficient in Algebra 1. The school also has a low percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (15.75%), which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Riverside High School (51.77%) and Englewood High School (49.58%).

While the school excels in humanities and sciences, chronic absenteeism is a concern at 26.3%, which is higher than other top-performing magnets like Stanton College Preparatory (11.0%) and Samuel W. Wolfson High School (17.5%). This may be related to the demands of arts programs, such as late rehearsals and performances. The school's per-student spending ($9,625) and student-teacher ratio (20.2) are average, suggesting its high performance is driven by its specialized arts mission and motivated student body rather than exceptional resources. Overall, Douglas Anderson offers a unique environment where artistic passion and academic excellence in humanities thrive, though families should be aware of the math proficiency gap and absenteeism rates.

1,035

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,625

Per pupil spending ?

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2445 San Diego Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 346-5620

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

African American:

23.6%

Hispanic:

10.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

66^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th 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	80.4	66 of 838	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	76.4	100 of 844	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	54 of 807	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	82.4	60 of 792	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	39 of 774	95.0%	★★★★★
2021	81.2	57 of 746	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	85.0	34 of 734	95.4%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	37 of 716	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	83.9	41 of 714	94.3%	★★★★★
2016	78.9	64 of 693	90.8%	★★★★★
2014	82.0	69 of 687	90.0%	★★★★★
2013	80.5	65 of 648	90.0%	★★★★★
2012	82.3	36 of 606	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	94.0	21 of 622	96.6%	★★★★★
2010	93.5	23 of 620	96.3%	★★★★★
2009	92.1	29 of 587	95.1%	★★★★★
2008	93.8	23 of 577	96.0%	★★★★★
2007	93.2	25 of 563	95.6%	★★★★★
2006	94.1	18 of 477	96.2%	★★★★★
2005	95.7	17 of 487	96.5%	★★★★★
2004	91.0	28 of 484	94.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History93%+19 vs state

Biology 187%+13 vs state

English Language Arts85%+24 vs state

Geometry79%+23 vs state

Algebra 150%-13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2022

I have 2 students at DA. This school has been amazing towards them. The teachers are beyond superb. They truly want the best for the students and go the extra mile to make it happen. Administration has changed quite a bit the last few years so I cannot speak to the new administrators but we never had an issue with the past ones. The arts area become like family. Couldn’t be happier with DA! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 21, 2017

This school should be changed to a regular school, so we can spread the arts around the county, instead of half-heartedly offering specialized art areas. Fasten your seatbelts folks, because you are about to spend a bunch of money on transportation to required after-school activities. Take my student, for example, her specialization is dance. She goes to school 8 hours a day, then on Tuesdays and Thursdays she spends 4 hours at an actual studio. Recently, she gave a mid-way performance where we had to pay a choreographer to choreograph a solo. Why did we have to pay a choreographer? My daughter isn't confident enough that she knows the proper techniques being graded during her solo. Why doesn't she feel confident, and why is that my problem? The teachers don't give a rubric, so you don't know what they are looking for, some days, instead of dancing, they just "sit around" and have "study hall". Well, you paid a guy what grade did she receive? SHE WONT KNOW UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR. What is the point? How is she supposed to know where to improve?! How is she supposed to GROW? My other daughter does theater. Her teachers saw her rehearse her group play Tuesday during school, but they still made her stay after school on the following Thursday for a mandatory rehearsal? I'm sorry, but if you need her to do something, it should mostly be during school, especially if you have already found time earlier in the week to see everything. What do they DO ALL DAY? I'm sorry, but she has dance (that I pay for, even though its offered at school? I must be nuts.) and if she misses it again, I get fined. What. A. Racket. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, September 28, 2012

I love my school so so so so much. I enjoy waking up every morning to learn in a safe positive environment on a beautiful campus. Having half of my classes be art classes is really wonderful. I grow as an artist and a person everyday.I am receiving a quality education and know that most of my teachers care. This is my third year there and look forward to one more. When I graduate, I know I will be fully prepared for college and hopefully a career in art. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Outstanding Art instruction coupled with challenging Academic courses. Small school feel where each student is encouraged to grow and develop at their own pace. Extremely accepting environment. Close Quote

Schools Near Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

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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
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
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 Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	5-12	1214 E 8th St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 798-4819	97	7	13.8	52.6%	30 (30.9%)	55 (56.7%)	9 (9.3%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School	Public, Magnet	6-12	1701 N Davis St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6805	1,068	42	25.4	39.1%	139 (13.0%)	629 (58.9%)	80 (7.5%)	163 (15.3%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.6%)	47 (4.4%)	65.3	180^th of 838 public high schools	78.5%		67.8	164^th of 844 public high schools	80.6%	16	67.0	66.0	69.0	77.0	83.0	28.0		53.0	70.0	52.0	63.0	91.0	97.0	86.0	$7,899	$782	$7,117
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
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)
Riverside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 S McDuff Ave	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 381-3930	1,638	68	24.0	51.8%	227 (13.9%)	1,113 (67.9%)	195 (11.9%)	31 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	69 (4.2%)	32.7	556^th of 838 public high schools	33.7%		32.7	553^rd of 844 public high schools	34.5%	3				46.0	56.0					31.0	35.0	54.0	70.0		$8,139	$1,011	$7,127
Stanton College Preparatory	Public, Magnet	9-12	1149 W 13th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 630-6760	1,270	73	17.3	11.6%	371 (29.2%)	171 (13.5%)	116 (9.1%)	481 (37.9%)	7 (0.6%)	10 (0.8%)	114 (9.0%)	91.2	11^th of 838 public high schools	98.7%		91	14^th of 844 public high schools	98.3%	3				98.0	97.0						86.0	99.0	99.0		$11,014	$748	$10,267

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

Is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts a good school?

Yes. Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks in the top 7.9% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,035 students attended Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts?

Students at Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts are 57% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts in?

Duval

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