- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Stanton College Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Stanton College Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000706
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton College Preparatory earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton College Preparatory has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton College Preparatory ranks #1 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Stanton College Preparatory shrank from 1,363 students in 2022-23 to 1,283 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 120048000706 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,270 enr · 16.1:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Stanton College Preparatory shrank from 1,363 students in 2022-23 to 1,283 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 79.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stanton College Preparatory 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
Stanton College Preparatory
1,270 students
What this shows Stanton College Preparatory reports 1,270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton College Preparatory compares
Stanton College Preparatory is a shrinking 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.9%
White 29.2%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 9.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Stanton College Preparatory is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 Stanton College Preparatory 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton College Preparatory'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 (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton College Preparatory
How many students attend Stanton College Preparatory?
Stanton College Preparatory has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,363 (2022-23) → 1,283 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton College Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton College Preparatory is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanton College Preparatory?
16.1% of students at Stanton College Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton College Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Stanton College Preparatory is Asian at 37.9% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton College Preparatory?
Stanton College Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Stanton College Preparatory rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton College Preparatory ranks #1 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 Stanton College Preparatory, 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.