Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grasp Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GRASP ACADEMY's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jacksonville, FL, encompassing approximately 918.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 16.7 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge located 29.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grasp Academy's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grasp Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grasp Academy 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3592 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
43%
21%
White
35%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grasp Academy's ranking?
Grasp Academy is ranked #3592 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grasp Academy often compared to?
Grasp Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Susie E. Tolbert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grasp Academy?
284 students attend Grasp Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Grasp Academy students are Black, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grasp Academy?
Grasp Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grasp Academy offer ?
Grasp Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grasp Academy part of?
Grasp Academy is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Grasp Academy located?
Grasp Academy is located in the Arlington Manor neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Manor.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This review only tells a piece of the story. This school is specifically set up for Dyslexic children. Test scores for these children are always low. My daughter was a student at Grasp for 4 years. She is now in Creekside high school and doing very well. I give full credit to Grasp Academy for that. Creekside is a nationally ranked school. She is even in an honors English class. If you have a Dyslexic child I would say consider it. My daughter still does not do well on standardized tests, but academically she does very well.
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