Fernandina Beach High School serves 981 students in grades 2-12.
Fernandina Beach High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fernandina Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Fernandina Beach High School's student population of 981 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fernandina Beach High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fernandina Beach 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
#689 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
9%
21%
White
73%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Fernandina Beach High School's ranking?
Fernandina Beach High School is ranked #689 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fernandina Beach High School often compared to?
Fernandina Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yulee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernandina Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Fernandina Beach High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fernandina Beach High School?
981 students attend Fernandina Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Fernandina Beach High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernandina Beach High School?
Fernandina Beach High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Fernandina Beach High School offer ?
Fernandina Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 2-12
What school district is Fernandina Beach High School part of?
Fernandina Beach High School is part of Nassau School District.
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