Paxon School/Advanced Studies
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida | (904) 693-7583|
(904) 693-7583
#189 in National Rankings
Overall Score 98.93/100
quick stats
Grades
9-12
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Overview of Paxon School/Advanced Studies
Paxon School/Advanced Studies is ranked 19th within Florida. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Paxon School/Advanced Studies is 100%. The total minority enrollment is 72%, and 29% of students are economically disadvantaged. Paxon School/Advanced Studies is 1 of 49 high schools in the Duval County Public Schools.
Paxon School/Advanced Studies 2024 Rankings
Paxon School/Advanced Studies is ranked #189 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
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SCORECARD
Took at Least One AP® Exam
100%Passed at Least One AP® Exam
78%Mathematics Proficiency
73%Reading Proficiency
81%Science Proficiency
74%Graduation Rate
99%
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How Paxon School/Advanced Studies performed nationally and statewide out of 17,655 nationally ranked schools and 647 schools ranked in Florida.
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Ranking Factors | National | State |
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College Readiness Index Rank | #125 | #21 |
College Curriculum Breadth Index Rank | #366 | #29 |
State Assessment Proficiency Rank | #1,553 | #57 |
State Assessment Performance Rank | #1,116 | #41 |
Graduation Rate Rank | #1,535 (tie) | #108 |
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Students/Teachers at Paxon School/Advanced Studies
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
Grades 9-12 Enrollment
1,270
Student Enrollment by Grade:
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Student Diversity:
72.2%
Minority Enrollment
72.2%
Minority Enrollment
48.8%
Black
27.8%
White
10.3%
Hispanic
7.6%
Asian
4.6%
Two or More Races
0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Gender Distribution:
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)
29%
Free Lunch Program (% of total)
29%
Reduced-Price Lunch Program (% of total)
0%
Full-Time Equivalent Teachers
63
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Test Scores at Paxon School/Advanced Studies
U.S. News calculates these values for schools based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® and IB exams).
College Readiness Index
87.2/100
Subject Proficiency:
Florida administered the Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC to high school students. These figures display how well the school as a whole performed in reading, mathematics, and science.
73
38
40
81
42
50
74
47
60
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Subject Proficiency Distribution:
Math
Reading
Overall Student Performance
This measures overall student performance on state-required tests.
Percentile Score on Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC
91.3%
Florida Standards Assessment, EOC and Biology 1 EOC Scores Relative to U.S. News Expectations
Well Above Expectations
Underserved Student Performance
This measures the proficiency on state exams among typically underperforming subgroups.
Percentage of Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
70.1%
Percentage of Non-Underserved Students Who Are Proficient
83.0%
Gap Between School and State Among Underserved Students
31.6%
College-Ready Student Performance
High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam participation rates and percentages of students passing at least one AP/IB exam.
National Percentile on College-level Exams
99.3%
Exam(s) Used for Index
AP® and IB
Advanced Placement® (AP®) Student Performance
Many U.S. higher educational institutions grant credits or advanced placement based on student performance on AP® exams. This shows this school's student participation and performance on these exams if data were available.
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
100%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
78%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 3+ on an Exam
71%
Exam Pass Rate
36%
International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Performance
Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. This information displays how the school's students participated and performed on IB exams if data were available. (N/A means no students participated.)
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Took an Exam
32%
Proportion of 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
32%
Exam Takers in 12th Grade Class Who Scored 4+ on an Exam
100%
Exam Pass Rate
83%
School Data
School profile information is based on government data.
Graduation Rate
99% (well above state median)
Grades Served
9-12
Setting
Large City
Charter School
No
Magnet School
Yes
Eligible for Title I Funding
No
District
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
Total Schools
49
Total Students
41,952
College Readiness (district average)
16.8
Proficient in Reading (district average)
42%
Proficient in Mathematics (district average)
38%
Proficient in Science (district average)
47%
Subject Proficiency Comparison (Reading vs. Mathematics)
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School Location
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
Jacksonville, Florida 32254
#189 in National Rankings
#19 in Florida High Schools
Nearby Schools
1584 Normandy Village Pkwy Ste 25
Jacksonville, Florida 32221
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Data are based on the 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020-2021 academic years.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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