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Sandalwood High School

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Sandalwood High School ranks 397 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

397^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 53% of Florida high schools

Summary

Sandalwood High School is a large, traditional public high school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 2,627 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Duval County Public School District.

Sandalwood’s most notable strength is its exceptional graduation rate, which reached 99.3% in the 2024-2025 school year—far exceeding both the district (94.3%) and state (92.2%) averages. This rate is also higher than nearby schools like Englewood High School (92.9%) and Terry Parker High School (96.8%). However, this success in graduating students contrasts with below-average academic proficiency in core subjects. For example, only 48% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 56% in 10th-grade English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 63% and 60%, respectively. The school does perform well in U.S. History, with 80% proficiency, and in Geometry (58%) and Biology (60%). A major challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects 41.6% of students—significantly higher than the state average of 31.4% and likely a key factor in lower test scores.

Compared to nearby River City Science Academy, a charter school just 3.78 miles away, Sandalwood lags in every academic metric despite having a lower rate of economically disadvantaged students (32.93% vs. 54.79%). River City Science Academy achieves 79% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 83% in 10th-grade ELA, with a lower student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1 versus Sandalwood’s 26:1. This suggests that Sandalwood’s challenges may stem from school-level factors like larger class sizes and instructional strategies rather than student demographics alone. The school’s state ranking has also declined from the 81st percentile in 2016-2017 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026, indicating a need to focus on academic growth alongside graduation rates.

2,627

Students ?

26.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,432

Per pupil spending ?

32.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2750 John Prom Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246

(904) 646-5100

District: Duval

Feeder schools for Sandalwood High School:

Elementary:	Abess Park Elementary School
	Alimacani Elementary School
	Brookview Elementary School
	Lone Star Elementary School
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	Sabal Palm Elementary School
	Waterleaf Elementary
Middle:	Landmark Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.6%

African American:

25.3%

Hispanic:

25.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 15 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg63%

Florida avg64%

397^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^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	46.0	397 of 838	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	297 of 844	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	299 of 807	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.8	278 of 792	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	278 of 774	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	47.2	288 of 746	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.4	235 of 734	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.4	180 of 716	74.9%	★★★★☆
2017	67.1	135 of 714	81.1%	★★★★☆
2016	53.7	239 of 693	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.9	262 of 687	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.7	307 of 648	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.7	323 of 606	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.4	299 of 622	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.1	292 of 620	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.8	279 of 587	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.5	289 of 577	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.3	254 of 563	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	57.3	212 of 477	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	50.3	265 of 487	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2004	49.4	269 of 484	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History80%+6 vs state

Biology 160%-14 vs state

Geometry58%~ state avg

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Algebra 148%-15 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, August 16, 2018

This school has a horrible environment, administration is no help when it comes to something... DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE IF YOU WANT THEM TO SUCEED. I feel that I am set up for failure here. 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	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
Sandalwood High School	Public	9-12	2750 John Prom Blvd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 646-5100	2,627	101	26.0	32.9%	883 (33.6%)	664 (25.3%)	663 (25.2%)	205 (7.8%)	9 (0.3%)	13 (0.5%)	190 (7.2%)	46	397^th of 838 public high schools	52.6%		52.9	297^th of 844 public high schools	64.8%	100				56.0	56.0					48.0	58.0	60.0	80.0		$8,432	$757	$7,676
Alden Road Excep. Student Center	Public	6-12	11780 Alden Rd	Jacksonville	32246	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 565-2722	177	27	6.5	29.4%	69 (39.0%)	56 (31.6%)	26 (14.7%)	19 (10.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)								(n/a)															$41,101	$8,858	$32,243
Global Leadership Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1252 Fromage Way	Jacksonville	32225	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 267-3007	626	32	19.5	48.9%	143 (22.8%)	99 (15.8%)	348 (55.6%)	10 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.2%)	29.7	585^th of 838 public high schools	30.2%		34.8	529^th of 844 public high schools	37.3%	56				43.0	52.0					22.0	40.0	60.0	66.0		$8,603	$507	$8,097
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
Lone Star High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8050-1 Lone Star Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 725-5998	243	6	40.5	39.1%	37 (15.2%)	135 (55.6%)	51 (21.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	1.6	807^th of 838 public high schools	3.7%		2.5	792^nd of 844 public high schools	6.2%	15				10.0	13.0					0.0	3.0	9.0	15.0		$9,020	$715	$8,305
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)
Terry Parker High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7301 Parker School Rd	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 720-1650	1,539	67	22.9	55.3%	258 (16.8%)	730 (47.4%)	410 (26.6%)	68 (4.4%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	62 (4.0%)	25.8	624^th of 838 public high schools	25.5%		24	644^th of 844 public high schools	23.7%	20				35.0	37.0					29.0	44.0	60.0	70.0		$9,021	$1,196	$7,825
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
Pace Center For Girls-Jax	Public	6-12	2933 University Blvd N	Jacksonville	32211	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 448-8002	73	3	24.3	61.6%	20 (27.4%)	40 (54.8%)	6 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (9.6%)								(n/a)															$8,153	$779	$7,373

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandalwood High School

What district is Sandalwood High School in?

Duval

How many students attend Sandalwood High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,627 students attended Sandalwood High School.

What schools feed into Sandalwood High School?

Sandalwood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Abess Park Elementary School
Elementary : Alimacani Elementary School
Elementary : Brookview Elementary School
Elementary : Lone Star Elementary School
Elementary : Sabal Palm Elementary School
Elementary : Waterleaf Elementary
Middle : Landmark Middle School

Is Sandalwood High School a good school?

Sandalwood High School ranks 397^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sandalwood High School?

Students at Sandalwood High School are 34% White, 25% African American, 25% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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