Serving 2,214 students in grades 9-12, Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Allen D Nease Senior High School's student population of 2,214 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allen D Nease Senior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allen D Nease Senior High School's ranking?
Allen D Nease Senior High School is ranked #195 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Allen D Nease Senior High School often compared to?
Allen D Nease Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ponte Vedra High School, Creekside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Allen D Nease Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Allen D Nease Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Allen D Nease Senior High School?
2,214 students attend Allen D Nease Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Allen D Nease Senior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allen D Nease Senior High School?
Allen D Nease Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allen D Nease Senior High School offer ?
Allen D Nease Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Allen D Nease Senior High School part of?
Allen D Nease Senior High School is part of St. Johns School District.
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