- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
William M. Raines High School
Federal NCES profile for William M. Raines High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000714
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M. Raines High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #18 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 78.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William M. Raines High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Raines High School ranks #18 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
William M. Raines High School grew from 1,217 students in 2022-23 to 1,331 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 120048000714 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,376 enr · 24.6:1 · 78.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
William M. Raines High School grew from 1,217 students in 2022-23 to 1,331 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William M. Raines 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
William M. Raines High School
1,376 students
What this shows William M. Raines High School reports 1,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M. Raines High School compares
William M. Raines High School is a growing 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.4% | ▲ 51% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White 2.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, William M. Raines High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 William M. Raines High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William M. Raines 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 (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about William M. Raines High School
How many students attend William M. Raines High School?
William M. Raines High School has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,217 (2022-23) → 1,331 (2023-24), up 114.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Raines High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Raines High School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William M. Raines High School?
78.4% of students at William M. Raines High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M. Raines High School?
The largest demographic group at William M. Raines High School is African American at 90.6% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M. Raines High School?
William M. Raines High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 William M. Raines High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Raines High School ranks #18 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 William M. Raines 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.