- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Biscayne High School
Federal NCES profile for Biscayne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048008264Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biscayne High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #21 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 43.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Biscayne High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne High School ranks #21 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Biscayne High School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120048008264 · Jacksonville, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
217 enr · 43.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Biscayne High School grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Biscayne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 217
Biscayne High School
217 students
What this shows Biscayne High School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biscayne High School compares
Biscayne High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 43.4:1 | ▲ 144% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
43.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
43.4:1
students per teacher
- 144% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.6%
White 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Biscayne High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biscayne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biscayne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Biscayne High School
How many students attend Biscayne High School?
Biscayne High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biscayne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biscayne High School is 43.4:1, which is 144% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 176% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biscayne High School?
46.8% of students at Biscayne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biscayne High School?
The largest demographic group at Biscayne High School is African American at 81.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biscayne High School?
Biscayne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Biscayne High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Biscayne High School ranks #21 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Biscayne High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.