West Nassau County High School
Tel:
(904) 879-3461
West Nassau County High School serves 1,052 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Nassau County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Nassau County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
West Nassau County High School's student population of 1,052 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,052 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Nassau County High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 West Nassau County High School is 0.21, 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 | #1258 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 33% |
| Black | 3% | 22% |
| White | 89% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 98% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nassau School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Nassau County High School is Hilliard Middle-senior High School (10.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Callahan Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Callahan Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Callahan Callahan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 664 students
0.2 miles
449618 Us Highway 301
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-2121 0.2 PK-5 664 - Callahan Callahan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 774 students
1.0 miles
450121 Old Dixie Hwy
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-3606 1.0 6-8 774 - Callahan Callahan Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 559 students
3.1 miles
34586 Ball Park Rd
Callahan, FL 32011
(904) 879-1114 3.1 3-5 559 - Jacksonville Dinsmore Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
9.9 miles
7126 Civic Club Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904) 924-3126 9.9 PK-5 495 - Hilliard Hilliard Middle-senior High School Grades: 6-12 | 736 students
10.6 miles
1 Flashes Ave
Hilliard, FL 32046
(904) 845-2171 10.6 6-12 736
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