Pedro Menendez High School is a public high school in the St. Johns County School District, located in southern St. Johns County, Florida, United States.
Serving 1,485 students in grades 9-12, Pedro Menendez High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pedro Menendez High School's student population of 1,485 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Rankings
Pedro Menendez High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pedro Menendez High School is 0.42, 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
#1814 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pedro Menendez High School's ranking?
Pedro Menendez High School is ranked #1814 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Pedro Menendez High School often compared to?
Pedro Menendez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Augustine High School, Mascoma Valley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pedro Menendez High School?
The graduation rate of Pedro Menendez High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pedro Menendez High School?
1,485 students attend Pedro Menendez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pedro Menendez High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pedro Menendez High School?
Pedro Menendez High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pedro Menendez High School offer ?
Pedro Menendez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pedro Menendez High School part of?
Pedro Menendez High School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
View the Pedro Menendez High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends
May 29, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 01, 2026 (Monday)
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
Principal can't withhold his administration and staff.
2 2/8/2010
Quality of academics at Pedro is the worse I have ever seen in any school. I have a daughter in the 10th grade there and she complains about this problem everyday.
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