Fernandina Beach High School
Tel:
(904) 261-5713
Fernandina Beach High School serves 954 students in grades 2-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Fernandina Beach High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Fernandina Beach High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Fernandina Beach High School's student population of 954 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-12 |
| Total Students | 954 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fernandina Beach High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fernandina Beach High School is 0.41, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #885 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 33% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 76% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nassau School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fernandina Beach High School is Nassau Virtual Franchise (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fernandina Beach Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 670 students
0.1 miles
315 Citrona Dr
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 321-5867 0.1 6-8 670 - Fernandina Beach Nassau County Adult School
0.8 miles
76346 William Burgess Rd Bldg
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 548-1750 0.8 n/a n/a - Fernandina Beach Nassau Virtual Franchise Grades: 6-12 | 14 students
0.8 miles
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913 0.8 6-12 14 - Fernandina Beach Nassau Virtual Instruction (course Offerings) Grades: 6-12
0.8 miles
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9913 0.8 6-12 n/a - Fernandina Beach Nassau Virtual Instruction Program Grades: K-11 | 9 students
0.8 miles
1201 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 491-9886 0.8 K-11 9
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