Stanton College Preparatory School is a public preparatory high school in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Stanton College Preparatory School is a highly selective school that offers both the Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate.
Serving 1,270 students in grades 9-12, Stanton College Preparatory ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton College Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stanton College Preparatory's student population of 1,270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
At Stanton, we believe in the spirit of Ubuntu, where we display human kindness toward one another.
School Rankings
Stanton College Preparatory ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton College Preparatory is 0.75, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
38%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
5%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Blue Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton College Preparatory's ranking?
Stanton College Preparatory is ranked #34 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Stanton College Preparatory often compared to?
Stanton College Preparatoryis often viewed alongside schools like Paxon School/advanced Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stanton College Preparatory?
The graduation rate of Stanton College Preparatory is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Stanton College Preparatory?
1,270 students attend Stanton College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Stanton College Preparatory students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton College Preparatory?
Stanton College Preparatory has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stanton College Preparatory offer ?
Stanton College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton College Preparatory part of?
Stanton College Preparatory is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Stanton College Preparatory located?
Stanton College Preparatory is located in the Mid Westside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Mid Westside.
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