Serving 203 students in grades 6-12, Grand Park Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Park Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Park Career Center's student population of 203 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grand Park Career Center is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
84%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grand Park Career Center?
The graduation rate of Grand Park Career Center is 10%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Grand Park Career Center?
203 students attend Grand Park Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Grand Park Career Center students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Park Career Center?
Grand Park Career Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Park Career Center offer ?
Grand Park Career Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Grand Park Career Center part of?
Grand Park Career Center is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Grand Park Career Center located?
Grand Park Career Center is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Northwest.
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