Serving 1,111 students in grades 9-12, Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts's student population of 1,111 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is 0.61, 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
#477 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
58%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts's ranking?
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is ranked #477 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts often compared to?
Douglas Anderson School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton College Preparatory, Paxon School/advanced Studies, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts?
1,111 students attend Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts?
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts offer ?
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts part of?
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts is part of Duval School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of school
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of school
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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