Summary:
In zip code 32086, there is one high school, Pedro Menendez High School, serving grades 8 through 12 in St. Augustine, Florida, within the highly-rated St. Johns School District.
Pedro Menendez High School is a solid 3-star school, ranking in the 64th percentile statewide (301 out of 838 schools) for the 2025-2026 school year, a slight improvement from previous years. The school has a high graduation rate of 93.2%, above the state average, and a moderate level of economic disadvantage with about 45% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. However, the most critical concern is a chronic absenteeism rate of 40.4%, which is double the state average and nearly double the district's rate. Academically, the school shows a stark contrast: it excels in Biology 1 with 84% proficiency, far above the state average, but struggles significantly in math, with only 39% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 49% in Geometry. The school spends $9,860 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.
For parents, the key takeaway is that Pedro Menendez High School is a mixed bag. While it benefits from being in the elite St. Johns district, it consistently underperforms compared to district averages in nearly every metric. The high chronic absenteeism is a major red flag that warrants a closer look, even as the school maintains a strong graduation rate. The school's strength in science (Biology) is notable, but the weakness in math is a significant concern. The year-over-year volatility in math scores, such as Geometry jumping from 31% to 49% proficiency, suggests instability that makes future performance hard to predict. Overall, this is a school that performs well by state standards but may feel like an underdog within its own high-performing community.
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