Enrollment
180
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madison, FL
James Madison Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120120008247Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Preparatory High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 180
- students enrolled
James Madison Preparatory High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison Preparatory High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison Preparatory High School
James Madison Preparatory High School is a mid-sized charter high school in Madison, Florida, enrolling 180 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 180 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 61/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 31.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students) and Madison County High School (464 students) alongside James Madison Preparatory High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Madison Preparatory High School compares
James Madison Preparatory High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
African American 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, James Madison Preparatory High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison, which includes James Madison Preparatory High School.
$11,771
Per student
+5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 48.9%
Federal 31.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James Madison Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinetta Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Preparatory High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Madison Preparatory High School
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madison, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Preparatory High School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Preparatory High School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Madison, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Preparatory High School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Madison, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is James Madison Preparatory High School a good school?
James Madison Preparatory High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison?
Besides James Madison Preparatory High School, Madison also operates Madison County Central School (828 students), Madison County High School (464 students), and Madison Creative Arts Academy Inc (397 students). See the Madison district page for the complete list.
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