Frank H. Peterson Academies
Tel:
(904) 573-1150
Frank H. Peterson Academies serves 1,181 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Frank H. Peterson Academies placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Frank H. Peterson Academies places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Frank H. Peterson Academies's student population of 1,181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,181 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Frank H. Peterson Academies is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Frank H. Peterson Academies is 0.67, 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 | #2982 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 33% |
| Black | 45% | 22% |
| White | 33% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 96% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duval School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Frank H. Peterson Academies is Edward H. White High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is School Of Success Academy-sos (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gregory Drive Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Gregory Drive Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 648 students
0.7 miles
7800 Gregory Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1190 0.7 K-5 648 - Jacksonville School Of Success Academy-sos Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 175 students
0.7 miles
6974 Wilson Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-0880 0.7 6-8 175 - Jacksonville Jefferson Davis Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 882 students
1.1 miles
7050 Melvin Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1060 1.1 6-8 882 - Jacksonville Hyde Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
1.2 miles
2056 Lane Ave S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 693-7562 1.2 PK-5 538 - Jacksonville Oak Hill Academy Special Education School
Grades: PK-6 | 178 students
1.3 miles
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030 1.3 PK-6 178
School Reviews
| 5 We are new to Peterson but, are very happy so far. The staff and teachers really care about the kids. Policies are followed for all which is wonderfull comming from a school that is very racial. The acadimies gives kids an oppertunity to learn skill otherwise no presented to them. There are honers programs. I only wish they had the duel enrollment for college programs. You can obtain a few college credits though. But we decided to stay and let our child enjoy the high school years instead of pushing so fast. You can still take college corses on line as well. - Posted by Parent - david |
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