- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
🌟 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Sandalwood High School held near 2,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 120048000759 · Jacksonville, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,627 enr · 22.1:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Sandalwood High School held near 2,726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sandalwood High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- This school
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
- Englewood High
Englewood High School
1,896 students
What this shows Sandalwood High School reports 2,627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandalwood High School compares
Sandalwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,343
- 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
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 (~2,627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,771 (2022-23) → 2,726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.