- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel W. Wolfson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000749
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel W. Wolfson High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel W. Wolfson High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel W. Wolfson High School ranks #4 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Samuel W. Wolfson High School grew from 922 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 120048000749 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 21:1 · 20.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Samuel W. Wolfson High School grew from 922 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Samuel W. Wolfson 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
- 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 1,007
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
1,007 students
What this shows Samuel W. Wolfson High School reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel W. Wolfson High School compares
Samuel W. Wolfson High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.2% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1007 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Samuel W. Wolfson High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Samuel W. Wolfson High School 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 | Similar 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 Samuel W. Wolfson 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
- 2,343
- 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 (~1,007 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel W. Wolfson High School
How many students attend Samuel W. Wolfson High School?
Samuel W. Wolfson High School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Wolfson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel W. Wolfson High School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samuel W. Wolfson High School?
20.2% of students at Samuel W. Wolfson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel W. Wolfson High School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel W. Wolfson High School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel W. Wolfson High School?
Samuel W. Wolfson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Samuel W. Wolfson High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel W. Wolfson High School ranks #4 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 Samuel W. Wolfson High School, 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.