- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for Paxon School/Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000671
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paxon School/Advanced Studies earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Paxon School/Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paxon School/Advanced Studies ranks #2 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Paxon School/Advanced Studies held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120048000671 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 20.3:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Paxon School/Advanced Studies held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Paxon School/Advanced Studies 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
Paxon School/Advanced Studies
1,278 students
What this shows Paxon School/Advanced Studies reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paxon School/Advanced Studies compares
Paxon School/Advanced Studies 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 24.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Paxon School/Advanced Studies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Paxon School/Advanced Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar 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 Paxon School/Advanced Studies'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 (~1,278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Paxon School/Advanced Studies
How many students attend Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
Paxon School/Advanced Studies has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,270 (2022-23) → 1,285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Paxon School/Advanced Studies is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
29.1% of students at Paxon School/Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at Paxon School/Advanced Studies is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paxon School/Advanced Studies?
Paxon School/Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Paxon School/Advanced Studies rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Paxon School/Advanced Studies ranks #2 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 Paxon School/Advanced Studies, 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.