3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
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:

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Attribute

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
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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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%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
35%
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Black
93%
22%
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White
2%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.14
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Graduation Rate
94%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
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

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