Summary:
In zip code 32208, there is one high school, Jean Ribault High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the Duval County school district.
Jean Ribault High School presents a fascinating mix of strengths and challenges. The school has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 30th percentile in state rankings in 2023-2024 to the 59th percentile in 2025-2026. Its graduation rate is exceptional at 97.2%, well above both the district (94.3%) and state (92.2%) averages. Academically, the school excels in specific subjects, with students outperforming state averages in Geometry (72% vs. 56%), Biology 1 (82% vs. 74%), and US History (81% vs. 74%). However, there are significant areas of concern. The school struggles with English Language Arts, where 9th-grade proficiency is just 43% compared to the state average of 60%, and 10th-grade proficiency is 52% versus the state's 61%. Most critically, the school has an alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 69.1%, more than double the state average of 31.4%.
This creates a notable paradox: the school is highly effective at ensuring enrolled students graduate, yet it struggles to get the majority of its students to attend class regularly. With a student-teacher ratio of 21.1:1 and spending of $8,960 per student, the school operates with relatively lean resources while serving a population where 59.64% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The rapid improvement in state rankings is encouraging, but the volatility in test scores—especially the large jump in ELA scores—suggests these gains may be fragile. For parents, this school offers strong STEM and social studies instruction and a clear path to graduation, but the high absenteeism and low literacy scores are critical issues that require attention.
Thank you for your feedback!