For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 4,578 students in 32209, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 32209, FL are Stanton College Preparatory, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School and Grand Park Career Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32209 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32209, FL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32209 have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Stanton College Preparatory, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32209, FL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton College Preparatory
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1149 W 13th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #22.
Darnell Cookman Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N Davis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6805
Grades: 6-12
| 978 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Park Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6894
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Pretrial Detention Facility
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2335 W 18th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-5717
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #55.
Hospital And Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1128 Barber St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 348-5191
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
William M. Raines High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3049
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3049
Grades: 9-12
| 1,331 students
Rank: #77.
A. Philip Randolph Academies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Golfair Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3011
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3011
Grades: 8-12
| 341 students
Rank: #88.
Mt. Herman Ese Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Francis St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6740
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #99.
The Bridge To Success Academy At W Jacksonville
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6952
Grades: 4-12
| 164 students
32209, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2334 Butler Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3004
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
2335 W 18th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 798-4818
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
900 Acorn St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 486 students
James Weldon Johnson Academic And Career Training Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1840 W 9th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6640
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
2100 W 45th St
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 924-3100
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
School For Accelerated Learning And Technologies Inc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4751 Walgreen Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 328-5001
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2115 Commonwealth Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 630-6592
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 32209, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 32209, FL include Stanton College Preparatory, Darnell Cookman Middle/high School and Grand Park Career Center.
How many public high schools are located in 32209?
9 public high schools are located in 32209.
What is the racial composition of students in 32209?
32209 public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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