Serving 1,504 students in grades 9-12, J.r. Arnold High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.r. Arnold High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
J.r. Arnold High School's student population of 1,504 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J.r. Arnold High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.r. Arnold High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1808 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
73%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.r. Arnold High School's ranking?
J.r. Arnold High School is ranked #1808 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are J.r. Arnold High School often compared to?
J.r. Arnold High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A. Crawford Mosley High School, Bay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of J.r. Arnold High School?
The graduation rate of J.r. Arnold High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend J.r. Arnold High School?
1,504 students attend J.r. Arnold High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of J.r. Arnold High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.r. Arnold High School?
J.r. Arnold High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does J.r. Arnold High School offer ?
J.r. Arnold High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is J.r. Arnold High School part of?
J.r. Arnold High School is part of Bay School District.
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