Fernandina Beach High School

435 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 981 students in grades 2-12, Fernandina Beach High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
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 (2024)

  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fernandina Beach High School's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Total Students
981 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Fernandina Beach High School 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 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#689 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Fernandina Beach High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fernandina Beach High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fernandina Beach High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
73%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Fernandina Beach High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Fernandina Beach High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fernandina Beach High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 981 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 94% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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