- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048002469
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has class sizes larger than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts ranks #5 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 120048002469 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 19.5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts held near 1,053 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts 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 1,035
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
1,035 students
What this shows Douglas Anderson School of the Arts reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Anderson School of the Arts compares
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Florida - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.1%
African American 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Anderson School of the Arts'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 (~1,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
How many students attend Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,068 (2022-23) → 1,053 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?
18.8% of students at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts?
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Anderson School of the Arts rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts ranks #5 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 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 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.