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Allen D Nease Senior High School

Public Grades 9-12

38^th

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of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 95% of Florida high schools

Summary

Allen D Nease Senior High School in Ponte Vedra, FL, serves 2,177 students in grades 8 through 12 and is a flagship school within the highly-ranked St. Johns County School District, which is rated 4th out of 70 districts in Florida. The school has a long history of academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 40 high schools in Florida over the past several years, with a current state rank of 38th out of 838 schools (95th percentile). Nease boasts exceptional test scores, a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.9%, and a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8%, all of which contribute to its reputation as a premier educational institution.

What truly sets Nease apart is its remarkable consistency and efficiency. The school achieves top-tier results while spending $8,262 per student, which is actually less than nearby competitors like Creekside High School ($9,112) and Ponte Vedra High School ($9,555), yet it outperforms both in state rankings. In a statistical dead heat with Creekside—located just 6.87 miles away—Nease achieves nearly identical test scores (e.g., 97% proficiency in Biology 1 and 89% in 10th Grade ELA for both schools), but with a slightly lower chronic absenteeism rate. The school also demonstrated a remarkable turnaround in Algebra 1, improving from 69% proficiency in 2022-2023 (below the district average) to 82% in 2025-2026, showing effective intervention in math instruction.

The contrast with neighboring districts is striking. Just 9.89 miles away, Mandarin High School in the Duval County district ranks in the 70th percentile, with 9th Grade ELA proficiency at 63% compared to Nease's 87%. This disparity highlights the advantages of the St. Johns County school system, where Nease benefits from a highly engaged student body and strong community support. With a very low rate of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds (6.61% eligible for free or reduced lunch), Nease provides a stable, high-achieving environment where students consistently excel across all subjects, from 89% proficiency in Geometry to 95% in US History.

2,177

Students ?

24.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,262

Per pupil spending ?

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10550 Ray Rd
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

(904) 547-8300

District: St. Johns

Feeder schools for Allen D Nease Senior High School:

Elementary:	Palencia Elementary School
	Palm Valley Academy
	Pine Island Academy
	Valley Ridge Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

Hispanic:

11.4%

Asian:

10.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (91% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Florida high schools

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

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school91%

District avg84%

Florida avg64%

38^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 10High Schools in the St. Johns

4^th of 70St. Johns 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	86.1	38 of 838	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	86.5	39 of 844	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	36 of 807	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	84.5	49 of 792	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.8	40 of 774	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	84.2	44 of 746	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.0	55 of 734	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	81.0	53 of 716	92.6%	★★★★★
2017	82.0	50 of 714	93.0%	★★★★★
2016	84.0	45 of 693	93.5%	★★★★★
2014	83.2	59 of 687	91.4%	★★★★★
2013	86.0	41 of 648	93.7%	★★★★★
2012	78.4	51 of 606	91.6%	★★★★★
2011	91.0	39 of 622	93.7%	★★★★★
2010	88.2	45 of 620	92.7%	★★★★★
2009	92.3	28 of 587	95.2%	★★★★★
2008	93.4	26 of 577	95.5%	★★★★★
2007	93.6	23 of 563	95.9%	★★★★★
2006	94.2	17 of 477	96.4%	★★★★★
2005	92.7	24 of 487	95.1%	★★★★★
2004	95.6	15 of 484	96.9%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 197%+23 vs state

US History95%+21 vs state

Geometry89%+33 vs state

English Language Arts88%+27 vs state

Algebra 182%+19 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2022

I have been a Nease parent for over four years.

This is a well run school with caring and dedicated staff and parents Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 23, 2019

They are awesome Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 19, 2017

This school is aweful. The principal, assistant principal, and counselors lie with their numbers to protect rankings - classes are overcrowded and do not admit it, avoid giving students online courses to protrect jobs and are not flexible to students needs to avoid a little of work. Avoid it!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 9, 2010

Both of my children attended Nease HS and flourished. Both were in there ROTC program which is outstanding. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Allen D Nease Senior High School	Public	9-12	10550 Ray Rd	Ponte Vedra	32081	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8300	2,177	88	24.8	6.6%	1,533 (70.4%)	53 (2.4%)	249 (11.4%)	237 (10.9%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	96 (4.4%)	86.1	38^th of 838 public high schools	95.5%		86.5	39^th of 844 public high schools	95.4%	1	87.0	89.0	82.0	89.0	97.0	95.0	$8,262	$163	$8,098
Beachside High School	Public	9-12	200 Great Barracuda Way	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 547-4402	2,214	87	25.4	8.4%	1,363 (61.6%)	121 (5.5%)	386 (17.4%)	180 (8.1%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	154 (7.0%)	78.8	74^th of 838 public high schools	91.2%		75.4	108^th of 844 public high schools	87.2%	34	81.0	79.0	69.0	81.0	94.0	90.0	$7,939	$203	$7,736
Ponte Vedra High School	Public	9-12	460 Davis Park Rd	Ponte Vedra	32081	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7350	1,924	81	23.7	3.5%	1,538 (79.9%)	23 (1.2%)	172 (8.9%)	106 (5.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	79 (4.1%)	84.2	49^th of 838 public high schools	94.2%		84.8	49^th of 844 public high schools	94.2%		89.0	88.0	82.0	83.0	96.0	88.0	$9,555	$254	$9,301
Creekside High School	Public	9-12	100 Knights Ln	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7300	2,479	108	22.8	6.4%	1,627 (65.6%)	85 (3.4%)	366 (14.8%)	263 (10.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	134 (5.4%)	86.3	37^th of 838 public high schools	95.6%		85	47^th of 844 public high schools	94.4%	10	90.0	89.0	77.0	90.0	97.0	94.0	$9,112	$118	$8,995
Tocoi Creek High School	Public	9-12	11200 St Johns Pkwy	Saint Augustine	32092	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	2,616	109	24.0	15.4%	1,707 (65.3%)	144 (5.5%)	418 (16.0%)	152 (5.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	188 (7.2%)	68.4	151^st of 838 public high schools	82.0%		68.6	158^th of 844 public high schools	81.3%	7	74.0	73.0	55.0	65.0	87.0	89.0	$7,731	$120	$7,612
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
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
Bartram Trail High School	Public	9-12	7399 Longleaf Pine Pkwy	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8340	2,153	87	24.8	5.2%	1,523 (70.7%)	104 (4.8%)	309 (14.4%)	100 (4.6%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	113 (5.2%)	77.3	87^th of 838 public high schools	89.6%		75.4	110^th of 844 public high schools	87.0%	23	77.0	78.0	85.0	75.0	92.0	89.0	$8,361	$132	$8,228
St. Johns Community Campus	Public, Charter	9-12	2165 Arc Dr	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 824-7249	80	0		3.8%	53 (66.3%)	4 (5.0%)	18 (22.5%)	4 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
First Coast Technical College	Public	9-12	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-3282	53	11	4.8	69.8%	23 (43.4%)	18 (34.0%)	6 (11.3%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Allen D Nease Senior High School

What schools feed into Allen D Nease Senior High School?

Allen D Nease Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palencia Elementary School
Elementary : Palm Valley Academy
Elementary : Pine Island Academy
Elementary : Valley Ridge Academy

Is Allen D Nease Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Allen D Nease Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 38^th of 838 Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Allen D Nease Senior High School?

Students at Allen D Nease Senior High School are 70% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Allen D Nease Senior High School in?

St. Johns

How many students attend Allen D Nease Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,177 students attended Allen D Nease Senior High School.

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