Enrollment
208
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
San Jose Early College at Cecil
Federal NCES profile for San Jose Early College at Cecil, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048009003Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jose Early College at Cecil earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #23 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jose Early College at Cecil has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Early College at Cecil ranks #23 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Jose Early College at Cecil compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Jose Early College at Cecil
San Jose Early College at Cecil is a mid-sized charter high school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 46% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 69 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (36%) and White (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Sandalwood High School (2,627 students) alongside San Jose Early College at Cecil.
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 San Jose Early College at Cecil compares
San Jose Early College at Cecil on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
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
African American 35.6%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, San Jose Early College at Cecil is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes San Jose Early College at Cecil.
$10,696
Per student
-4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 39.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 San Jose Early College at Cecil Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jose Early College at Cecil's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~208 students)
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Frequently asked questions about San Jose Early College at Cecil
How many students attend San Jose Early College at Cecil?
San Jose Early College at Cecil has 208 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Early College at Cecil?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jose Early College at Cecil is 26:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jose Early College at Cecil?
37.1% of students at San Jose Early College at Cecil are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jose Early College at Cecil?
The largest demographic group at San Jose Early College at Cecil is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jose Early College at Cecil?
San Jose Early College at Cecil has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does San Jose Early College at Cecil rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jose Early College at Cecil ranks #23 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.
Is San Jose Early College at Cecil a good school?
San Jose Early College at Cecil earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. 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 Duval?
Besides San Jose Early College at Cecil, 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.
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