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William M. Raines High School

3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209

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William M. Raines High School serves 1,453 students in grades 9-12.

William M. Raines High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William M. Raines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

William M. Raines High School's student population of 1,453 students has grown by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

1,453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

William M. Raines High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of William M. Raines High School is 0.14, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3604 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

14%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of William M. Raines High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

13%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William M. Raines High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

16:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of William M. Raines High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

35%

Black

93%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in William M. Raines High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.14

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of William M. Raines High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of William M. Raines High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

80%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in William M. Raines High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Duval School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William M. Raines High School's ranking?

William M. Raines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of William M. Raines High School?

The graduation rate of William M. Raines High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend William M. Raines High School?

1,453 students attend William M. Raines High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of William M. Raines High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of William M. Raines High School?

William M. Raines High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does William M. Raines High School offer ?

William M. Raines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is William M. Raines High School part of?

William M. Raines High School is part of Duval School District.

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Last Day of School (Fourth, Nine-Week Period Ends)

June 02, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education