How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School | First Coast High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Jacksonville, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 2,098 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.2:1 | 23.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 48.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School | First Coast High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.0% | 21.9% |
| African American | 58.9% | 59.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 5.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Darnell Cookman Middle/High School | First Coast High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 13 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 534:1 | 524.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.2% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 121 | 361 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.