Serving 196 students in grades 9-12, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James Madison Preparatory High School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Madison Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Preparatory High School is 0.57, 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
#1449 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
61%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
27%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Preparatory High School's ranking?
James Madison Preparatory High School is ranked #1449 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Madison Preparatory High School often compared to?
James Madison Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Madison Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of James Madison Preparatory High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?
196 students attend James Madison Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of James Madison Preparatory High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Madison Preparatory High School offer ?
James Madison Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Madison Preparatory High School part of?
James Madison Preparatory High School is part of Madison School District.
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