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San Jose Prep

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

670^th

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of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 20% of Florida high schools

Summary

San Jose Prep is a public charter school in Jacksonville, FL, serving 594 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Duval school district. The school faces significant challenges, most notably a chronic absenteeism rate of 60.5% in the 2023-2024 school year—nearly double the state average and dramatically higher than nearby schools like Samuel W. Wolfson High School (17.5%) and Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts (26.3%). This attendance crisis is directly linked to consistently low test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates far below district and state averages. For example, only 11% of 8th graders were proficient in science, compared to 52% statewide, and just 13% were proficient in ELA versus 60% statewide.

Despite these academic struggles, San Jose Prep boasts an exceptionally high graduation rate of 98.4%, rivaling top-performing schools like Wolfson (100%) and River City Science Academy (100%). This stark contrast raises important questions about the rigor of the school's coursework and whether graduates are truly prepared for college or careers. The school's state ranking has also declined sharply, dropping from the 49th percentile in 2018-2019 to the 20th percentile in 2025-2026, while nearby schools like Wolfson have risen to the 99th percentile. Interestingly, San Jose Prep's per-student spending ($8,399) is similar to that of higher-performing schools like Atlantic Coast High School ($8,375), suggesting that funding alone is not the root cause of its challenges.

Compared to other charter schools in the area, San Jose Prep's performance is notably different. River City Science Academy, another Duval charter, is a 5-star school with high test scores and low absenteeism (47.0%), showing that charter status does not determine success. The school's struggles stand in stark contrast to its high-performing neighbors just miles away, underscoring that local leadership and school culture are key drivers of outcomes. For parents, the most critical takeaway is that San Jose Prep's high graduation rate may mask deeper issues with academic preparedness, and the school's absenteeism crisis is its most pressing challenge to address.

594

Students ?

17.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,399

Per pupil spending ?

36.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4072 Sunbeam Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257

(904) 425-1725

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.4%

White:

28.1%

African American:

25.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 20th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (33% vs 63% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (20th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (60% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg58%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

1,122^nd of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 8%▼ down 37 pts since 2021

From bottom 45% (2021) to bottom 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

670^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 20%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to bottom 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	9.3	1122 of 1216	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.7	1131 of 1205	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	18.5	1021 of 1196	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.2	993 of 1177	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	22.4	923 of 1148	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.7	625 of 1136	45.0%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	18.7	670 of 838	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	18.2	674 of 844	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.9	618 of 807	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.2	538 of 792	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.6	533 of 774	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.8	385 of 746	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.9	372 of 734	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.7	454 of 716	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.8	399 of 714	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	38.5	393 of 693	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 158%-16 vs state

Civics48%-29 vs state

Algebra 147%-16 vs state

US History38%-36 vs state

Math32%-27 vs state

English Language Arts30%-31 vs state

Geometry28%-28 vs state

Science11%-41 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, February 27, 2025

They run this school like a prison. Online school that can't keep their Wi-Fi working. Rude and sarcastic to the children but expect them to be respectful. No janitors. Can't get a human on the phone. They lock the door to the bathroom doing class changes but only give five bathroom passes a quarter and will not let you Go to the bathroom even with a female emergency. Horrible School absolutely failing their children. Don't send your kids 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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
Atlantic Coast High School	Public	9-12	9735 R G Skinner Pkwy	Jacksonville	32256	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	No	(904) 538-5120	2,887	117	24.6	27.5%	946 (32.8%)	809 (28.0%)	704 (24.4%)	211 (7.3%)	18 (0.6%)	9 (0.3%)	190 (6.6%)	49.7	348^th of 838 public high schools	58.5%		55.3	262^nd of 844 public high schools	69.0%	86				55.0	60.0					44.0	54.0	75.0	82.0		$8,375	$671	$7,703
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

Frequently Asked Questions about San Jose Prep

How many students attend San Jose Prep?

In the 2024-25 school year, 594 students attended San Jose Prep.

What is the racial makeup of San Jose Prep?

Students at San Jose Prep are 38% Hispanic, 28% White, 25% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What district is San Jose Prep in?

Duval

Is San Jose Prep a good school?

San Jose Prep ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Florida high schools.

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