- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Frank H. Peterson Academies
Federal NCES profile for Frank H. Peterson Academies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000772
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank H. Peterson Academies earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #16 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank H. Peterson Academies has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H. Peterson Academies ranks #16 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Frank H. Peterson Academies held near 1,129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120048000772 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 21.6:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Frank H. Peterson Academies held near 1,129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frank H. Peterson Academies 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
Frank H. Peterson Academies
1,167 students
What this shows Frank H. Peterson Academies reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank H. Peterson Academies compares
Frank H. Peterson Academies 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.7%
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 584 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
298
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 42.5%
White 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Frank H. Peterson Academies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Frank H. Peterson Academies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank H. Peterson Academies'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 (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank H. Peterson Academies
How many students attend Frank H. Peterson Academies?
Frank H. Peterson Academies has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank H. Peterson Academies?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank H. Peterson Academies is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank H. Peterson Academies?
55.0% of students at Frank H. Peterson Academies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank H. Peterson Academies?
The largest demographic group at Frank H. Peterson Academies is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank H. Peterson Academies?
Frank H. Peterson Academies has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Frank H. Peterson Academies rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank H. Peterson Academies ranks #16 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 Frank H. Peterson Academies, 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.