Enrollment
2,627
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Sandalwood High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandalwood High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000759
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandalwood High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandalwood High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandalwood High School ranks #5 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandalwood High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandalwood High School
Sandalwood High School is a large high school in Jacksonville, Florida, enrolling 2,627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,627 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 190 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 19.8% 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 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students) and Mandarin High School (2,343 students) alongside Sandalwood 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 Sandalwood High School compares
Sandalwood 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,627 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,627
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
365
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 33.6%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Sandalwood High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duval, which includes Sandalwood High School.
$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 Sandalwood 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 |
| Mandarin High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Englewood High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandalwood High School'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
- 2,343
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,896
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- 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 (~2,627 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandalwood High School
How many students attend Sandalwood High School?
Sandalwood High School has 2,627 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandalwood High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandalwood High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandalwood High School?
41.8% of students at Sandalwood High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandalwood High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandalwood High School is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandalwood High School?
Sandalwood High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandalwood High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandalwood High School ranks #5 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 Sandalwood High School a good school?
Sandalwood High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Sandalwood High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Mandarin High School (2,343 students), and Duncan U. Fletcher High School (2,184 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.
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