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Paxon School/Advanced Studies

Q: Is Paxon School/Advanced Studies a good school?

Yes. Paxon School/Advanced Studies ranks in the top 7.4% of Florida high schools.

Q: How many students attend Paxon School/Advanced Studies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,278 students attended Paxon School/Advanced Studies.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Paxon School/Advanced Studies?

Students at Paxon School/Advanced Studies are 50% African American, 24% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 93% of Florida high schools

Summary

Paxon School/Advanced Studies is a public magnet high school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 1,278 students in grades 9-12 and consistently ranking among the top 10% of high schools in Florida, offering a rigorous college-preparatory environment that dramatically outperforms most schools in the Duval district.

Paxon stands out as an academic powerhouse with exceptional test scores and a near-perfect graduation rate. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved 86% proficiency in English Language Arts, 97% in US History, and 87% in Biology—far exceeding the averages of nearby comprehensive high schools like Andrew Jackson High School, William M. Raines High School, Riverside High School, and Jean Ribault High School. Paxon has maintained a graduation rate of 99% or higher for the last four years, including a perfect 100% in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 94.3%. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.9%, less than half the district average of 44.8% and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Raines (77.1%) and Ribault (69.1%).

While Paxon is an elite school, it operates in the shadow of an even more prestigious magnet neighbor, Stanton College Preparatory, which ranks #11 in the state and has even higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism. Paxon achieves its top-tier results with efficient per-student spending of $9,569, significantly less than lower-performing schools like A. Philip Randolph Academies ($16,042). The school's state ranking has seen a slight dip from #32 in 2022-2023 to #62 for 2025-2026, but it remains a top choice for families seeking a world-class education in Jacksonville.

1,278

Students ?

20.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,569

Per pupil spending ?

27.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32254

(904) 693-7583

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.0%

White:

24.4%

Hispanic:

10.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 93rd percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (85% vs 65% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg63%

Florida avg65%

62^nd of 838

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Top 7%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	62 of 838	92.6%	★★★★★
2025	78.9	82 of 844	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.0	58 of 807	92.8%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	32 of 792	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	50 of 774	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	81.0	58 of 746	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	80.9	52 of 734	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	82.9	46 of 716	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	85.1	36 of 714	95.0%	★★★★★
2016	82.8	46 of 693	93.4%	★★★★★
2014	88.0	36 of 687	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	90.5	24 of 648	96.3%	★★★★★
2012	97.2	4 of 606	99.3%	★★★★★
2011	95.4	16 of 622	97.4%	★★★★★
2010	96.1	13 of 620	97.9%	★★★★★
2009	97.3	11 of 587	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	97.5	9 of 577	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	98.1	9 of 563	98.4%	★★★★★
2006	97.7	9 of 477	98.1%	★★★★★
2005	97.2	11 of 487	97.7%	★★★★★
2004	98.3	7 of 484	98.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History97%+23 vs state

Biology 187%+13 vs state

English Language Arts86%+26 vs state

Geometry77%+21 vs state

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by a student
Friday, August 26, 2011

This school is very diligent. Paxon is a school where all of the students get along,because we're all here for one reason- to go to college. Though we focus on classes during the appropriate times, our social lives are just as important to us, we just prioritize :)
On a lesser note-with the recent transportation issues, Paxon has lost plenty of students. We are educated enough to know that the transport, and "budget cuts" are a good excuse to raise the grades in the standard public schools. Get rid of the Magnet programs, and you gain more, "smarts" in the neighborhood schools, but that just hurts our future generations. There is a reason schools like Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and Stanton College Preperatory exist- to help the faster, and more determined students get more credit, and be as prepared for college, as they possibly can, and be prepared for the 'real world' as well.

The 'children' are our future, and Paxon definantly prepares you for it!
Through the rigorous classes, the brain-numbing tests, Paxon challenges it's students. The teachers are amazing, they work you until you feel like your going to explode!! But they know how to do it well, by throwing in sarcasm, and other humor... and memorizing tips.

On the best note- I absolutely love Paxon, I've been there since freshman year. Go Juniors :D C/O 13 :) Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, February 2, 2011

I am a sophomore at Paxon School for Advanced Studies, and I guarantee that this school is all its put out to be. Paxon is a very academic based school, we work very hard, and we also have fun amidst the studies. Our school is very diverse, in races, ethnicity, and culture-the way we dress, speak, and act, but we're all here for the same thing... To get prepared for college, and to further our goals in any and all professions. Paxon offers advanced placement classes, which can earn you credits in college, sports, clubs, and a language that most schools don't offer-Latin. I know Latin is a dead language, and is not even spoken any more, but it helps with any medical career, SAT's, ACT's and understanding any other language. Paxon students know how to act in the classroom, in comparison with at home, or even at lunch, the students are respective, compassionate, and studious.

Before coming to Paxon, I was quiet, shy, and got straight A's without trying, now, I have to work just as hard as anyone else. Paxon teachers are very close with students, and create a lot of direct contact with them, resulting in working at different paces for the fastest, and slowest learners. Since arriving at Paxon, I'm very outgoing, and I have had a boost of self esteem, but my studies are my top priority.

Paxon is the prime choice for future high-schoolers devoted to working as hard as they can to get what they want to accomplish, teachers qualified to teach such students, and devoted parents, willing to involve themselves in their children's
--and their own-- futures...

I give my experience at Paxon a 100%, my devotion to Paxon a 150%, my gained knowledge a 200%, and my college opportunities, thanks to Paxon an increase of atleast 75%...

:D

*always go for the one that will help you out in the future, not the one that's easier on you in the present*

Caritas, Constantia, Excellentia, Integritas... <3 Close Quote

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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 (2025)	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 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
Paxon School/Advanced Studies	Public, Magnet	9-12	3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	No	(904) 693-7583	1,278	61	20.9	27.2%	312 (24.4%)	639 (50.0%)	137 (10.7%)	107 (8.4%)	10 (0.8%)	6 (0.5%)	67 (5.2%)	80.7	62^nd of 838 public high schools	92.6%		78.9	82^nd of 844 public high schools	90.3%	20				88.0	84.0					77.0	87.0	97.0		$9,569	$1,476	$8,092
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center	Public	6-12	1301 W Palm Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7516	210	19	11.0	35.7%	56 (26.7%)	122 (58.1%)	24 (11.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)														$33,103	$6,759	$26,344
Grand Park Career Center	Public	6-12	2335 W 18th St	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6894	215	16	13.4	74.9%	14 (6.5%)	178 (82.8%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.2%)	3.6	757^th of 838 public high schools	9.7%		3.5	770^th of 844 public high schools	8.8%	13			10.0	9.0	11.0		13.0	6.0	9.0	16.0	29.0	38.0	7.0	$17,910	$1,817	$16,092
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville	Public	9-12	2115 Commonwealth Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 630-6952	220	11	20.0	68.6%	15 (6.8%)	192 (87.3%)	3 (1.4%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	9	712^th of 838 public high schools	15.0%		10.3	700^th of 844 public high schools	17.1%	12					17.0				25.0	35.0	47.0	32.0		$16,789	$4,073	$12,717
William M. Raines High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3663 Raines Ave	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3049	1,376	61	22.5	69.7%	34 (2.5%)	1,247 (90.6%)	64 (4.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.0%)	34.9	536^th of 838 public high schools	36.0%		33.7	542^nd of 844 public high schools	35.8%	6				36.0	44.0				49.0	63.0	58.0	76.0		$11,208	$2,618	$8,591
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
A. Philip Randolph Academies	Public, Magnet	9-12	1157 Golfair Blvd	Jacksonville	32209	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3011	349	21	16.6	65.3%	34 (9.7%)	277 (79.4%)	23 (6.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	32.9	554^th of 838 public high schools	33.9%		40.2	461^st of 844 public high schools	45.4%	93				41.0	32.0				31.0	49.0	66.0	83.0		$16,042	$1,958	$14,084
Jean Ribault High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3701 Winton Dr	Jacksonville	32208	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 924-3092	1,224	58	21.1	59.6%	48 (3.9%)	1,073 (87.7%)	58 (4.7%)	4 (0.3%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	30 (2.5%)	49.9	344^th of 838 public high schools	58.9%		44	412^th of 844 public high schools	51.2%	68				43.0	52.0				57.0	72.0	82.0	81.0		$8,960	$1,236	$7,725
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Paxon School/Advanced Studies

What district is Paxon School/Advanced Studies in?

Duval

Is Paxon School/Advanced Studies a good school?

Yes. Paxon School/Advanced Studies ranks in the top 7.4% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Paxon School/Advanced Studies?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,278 students attended Paxon School/Advanced Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Paxon School/Advanced Studies?

Students at Paxon School/Advanced Studies are 50% African American, 24% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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