Serving 184 students in grades 9-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Biscayne High School's student population of 184 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Biscayne High School is 0.40, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
76%
21%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 schools are Biscayne High School often compared to?
Biscayne High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like First Coast High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biscayne High School?
The graduation rate of Biscayne High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Biscayne High School?
184 students attend Biscayne High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Biscayne High School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biscayne High School?
Biscayne High School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Biscayne High School offer ?
Biscayne High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biscayne High School part of?
Biscayne High School is part of Duval School District.
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