Paxon School/advanced Studies
Tel:
(904) 693-7583
- Paxon School/advanced Studies serves 1,498 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (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 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Paxon School/advanced Studies placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Paxon School/advanced Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Paxon School/advanced Studies's student population of 1,498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,498 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Paxon School/advanced Studies is ranked within the top 10% 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 Paxon School/advanced Studies is 0.69, 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 | #342 out of 3633 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 33% |
| Black | 41% | 22% |
| White | 37% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Paxon School/advanced Studies is Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 150 students
0.3 miles
1301 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7516 0.3 6-12 150 - Jacksonville Biltmore Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 287 students
0.5 miles
2101 W Palm Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 693-7569 0.5 PK-5 287 - Jacksonville Annie R. Morgan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
0.7 miles
964 Saint Clair St
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 381-3970 0.7 PK-5 377 - Jacksonville Kipp Jacksonville K-8 Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 310 students
1.0 miles
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643 1.0 K-2 310 - Jacksonville Kipp Voice / Kipp Impact K-8 Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 779 students
1.0 miles
1440 Mcduff Ave N
Jacksonville, FL 32254
(904) 683-6643 1.0 K-8 779
School Reviews
| 5 PSAS is an excellent leadership college prep school with a rigor curriculum which easily challenges students effectively for college life. I am so pleased that PSAS is an option for excellent education and college prep. - Posted by Parent - none |
| 5 Personally, I like this school.Every school has their own graduation requirements for college-bound or tech-prep student;I think your grauation requirements are a little to harsh. You need to lighten up a little. I know you all are preparing the students to be successful future leaders,but give them a break. - Posted by Student/Alumni - babyg |
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