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Stanton College Preparatory

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 98% of Florida high schools

Summary

Stanton College Preparatory is a high-performing public magnet school serving grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, Florida, with an enrollment of 1,283 students. This school stands out within the Duval School District, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stanton College Preparatory consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, with a statewide ranking between 5th and 18th place over the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance. Its students significantly outperform their peers in the district and the state on standardized tests, with 94% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 53% in Duval and 58% statewide. Stanton College Preparatory also boasts consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.2% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Duval School District, such as William M. Raines High School, Paxon School/Advanced Studies, and Jean Ribault High School, Stanton College Preparatory significantly outperforms them on various academic metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This exceptional performance may be attributed to the school's status as a public magnet school, which likely attracts a more academically-inclined student population, as well as its higher per-student funding and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

1,270

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,014

Per pupil spending ?

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209

(904) 630-6760

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.9%

White:

29.2%

African American:

13.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2014 → 98th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (94% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Florida high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school94%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

14^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 32High Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval 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
2025	91.0	14 of 844	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	92.9	8 of 807	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	8 of 792	99.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	7 of 774	99.1%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	10 of 746	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	18 of 734	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	92.5	5 of 716	99.3%	★★★★★
2017	93.3	8 of 714	98.9%	★★★★★
2016	94.4	7 of 693	99.0%	★★★★★
2014	94.3	9 of 687	98.7%	★★★★★
2013	95.6	5 of 648	99.2%	★★★★★
2012	98.7	2 of 606	99.7%	★★★★★
2011	97.8	10 of 622	98.4%	★★★★★
2010	96.9	9 of 620	98.5%	★★★★★
2009	97.8	8 of 587	98.6%	★★★★★
2008	98.4	4 of 577	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	98.9	3 of 563	99.5%	★★★★★
2006	99.0	3 of 477	99.4%	★★★★★
2005	98.8	3 of 487	99.4%	★★★★★
2004	98.9	2 of 484	99.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

US History99%+28 vs state

Biology 196%+25 vs state

English Language Arts95%+38 vs state

Geometry81%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)		Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
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	14^th of 844 public high schools	98.3%		92.9	8^th of 807 public high schools	99.0%	6				95.0	94.0					81.0	96.0	99.0		$11,014	$748	$10,267
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%)	67.8	164^th of 844 public high schools	80.6%		65.5	169^th of 807 public high schools	79.1%	5	62.0	69.0	75.0	75.0	77.0	23.0	58.0	75.0	63.0	59.0	86.0	100.0	86.0	$7,899	$782	$7,117
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%)	40.2	461^st of 844 public high schools	45.4%		19.2	640^th of 807 public high schools	20.7%	179				27.0	36.0				55.0	65.0	71.0	79.0		$16,042	$1,958	$14,084
Andrew Jackson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3816 N Main St	Jacksonville	32206	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 630-6950	839	36	23.3	48.2%	43 (5.1%)	724 (86.3%)	41 (4.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.1%)	43.6	415^th of 844 public high schools	50.8%		30.1	540^th of 807 public high schools	33.1%	125				40.0	49.0				52.0	58.0	75.0	73.0		$9,339	$942	$8,397
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%)	3.5	770^th of 844 public high schools	8.8%		3.9	740^th of 807 public high schools	8.3%	30			16.0	14.0	13.0		6.0	10.0	12.0	7.0	26.0	23.0	6.0	$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%)	10.3	700^th of 844 public high schools	17.1%		7.6	688^th of 807 public high schools	14.7%	12					18.0				32.0	23.0	48.0	38.0		$16,789	$4,073	$12,717
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)
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%)	3	776^th of 844 public high schools	8.1%		2	790^th of 807 public high schools	2.1%	14									7.0	0.0	0.0	33.0		$20,072	$768	$19,305
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%)	33.7	542^nd of 844 public high schools	35.8%		27.5	569^th of 807 public high schools	29.5%	27				36.0	37.0				53.0	52.0	59.0	69.0		$11,208	$2,618	$8,591
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%)	78.9	82^nd of 844 public high schools	90.3%		82	58^th of 807 public high schools	92.8%	24				87.0	84.0					60.0	88.0	100.0		$9,569	$1,476	$8,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton College Preparatory

What is the racial makeup of Stanton College Preparatory?

Students at Stanton College Preparatory are 38% Asian, 29% White, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stanton College Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,270 students attended Stanton College Preparatory.

What district is Stanton College Preparatory in?

Duval

Is Stanton College Preparatory a good school?

Yes! Stanton College Preparatory is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14^th of 844 Florida high schools.

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