- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Mandarin High School
Federal NCES profile for Mandarin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048002744
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mandarin High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mandarin High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mandarin High School ranks #11 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mandarin High School held near 2,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120048002744 · Jacksonville, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,343 enr · 20.6:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Mandarin High School held near 2,398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.0 → 111.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mandarin High School 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
- This school
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
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
1,896 students
What this shows Mandarin High School reports 2,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mandarin High School compares
Mandarin High School 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
African American 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Mandarin High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Mandarin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Englewood High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mandarin High School'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
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- 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 (~2,343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mandarin High School
How many students attend Mandarin High School?
Mandarin High School has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,405 (2022-23) → 2,398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mandarin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mandarin High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mandarin High School?
29.5% of students at Mandarin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mandarin High School?
The largest demographic group at Mandarin High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mandarin High School?
Mandarin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Mandarin High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mandarin High School ranks #11 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 Mandarin High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Duncan U. Fletcher High School (2,184 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.