How do these schools compare?
| Metric | RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY | SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JACKSONVILLE, FL | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 991 | 2,627 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.0% | 41.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | 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 | RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY | SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.1% | 33.6% |
| African American | 13.2% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% | 25.2% |
| Asian | 8.9% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | RIVER CITY SCIENCE ACADEMY | SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 6 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 247.8:1 | 437.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.1% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 9 | 365 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.