St. Augustine High School

3205 Varella Ave
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,784 students in grades 9-12, St. Augustine High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

St. Augustine High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

St. Augustine High School's student population of 1,784 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,784 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

St. Augustine 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 St. Augustine High School is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1448 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of St. Augustine High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Augustine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Augustine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Augustine High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in St. Augustine High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
21%
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White
69%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in St. Augustine High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St. Augustine High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of St. Augustine High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of St. Augustine High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Augustine High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Augustine High School's ranking?
St. Augustine High School is ranked #1448 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are St. Augustine High School often compared to?
St. Augustine High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pedro Menendez High School, Allen D Nease Senior High School, Ponte Vedra High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of St. Augustine High School?
The graduation rate of St. Augustine High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend St. Augustine High School?
1,784 students attend St. Augustine High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of St. Augustine High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Augustine High School?
St. Augustine High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does St. Augustine High School offer ?
St. Augustine High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is St. Augustine High School part of?
St. Augustine High School is part of St. Johns School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,784 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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