Sandalwood High School
Tel:
(904) 646-5100
Sandalwood High School serves 2,846 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Sandalwood High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Sandalwood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sandalwood High School's student population of 2,846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,846 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 119 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Sandalwood High School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Sandalwood High School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #1007 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 33% |
| Black | 27% | 22% |
| White | 41% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Sandalwood High School is Alden Road Excep. Student Center (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Alden Road Excep. Student Center Special Education School
Grades: 6-12 | 187 students
0.4 miles
11780 Alden Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2722 0.4 6-12 187 - Jacksonville Gateway Community Services Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 17 students
0.7 miles
2671 Huffman Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 646-4889 0.7 6-12 17 - Jacksonville Kernan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,148 student
1.6 miles
2271 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1350 1.6 6-8 1,148 - Jacksonville Kernan Trail Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 716 students
1.6 miles
2281 Kernan Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 220-1310 1.6 PK-5 716 - Jacksonville Brookview Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 571 students
1.8 miles
10450 Theresa Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32246
(904) 565-2720 1.8 K-5 571
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