- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Terry Parker High School
Federal NCES profile for Terry Parker High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000681
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terry Parker High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Terry Parker High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Parker High School ranks #8 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Terry Parker High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+58 students YoY 120048000681 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,539 enr · 22:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Terry Parker High School held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Terry Parker 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
Terry Parker High School
1,539 students
What this shows Terry Parker High School reports 1,539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terry Parker High School compares
Terry Parker 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 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,539 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,539
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above 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
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 16.8%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Terry Parker High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Terry Parker High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terry Parker 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 (~1,539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terry Parker High School
How many students attend Terry Parker High School?
Terry Parker High School has 1,539 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,353 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry Parker High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terry Parker High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terry Parker High School?
65.5% of students at Terry Parker High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terry Parker High School?
The largest demographic group at Terry Parker High School is African American at 47.4% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terry Parker High School?
Terry Parker High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Terry Parker High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Parker High School ranks #8 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 Terry Parker 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.