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Paxon School for Advanced Studies

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 744 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      B
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Paxon School for Advanced Studies is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Jacksonville, FL. It has 1,442 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 66% of students are at least proficient in math and 87% in reading.
    Address
    3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd
    Jacksonville, FL 32254
    Telephone
    (904) 693-7583
    Website
    duvalschools.org
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    Paxon School for Advanced Studies Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    87%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    66%
    Average Graduation Rate
    99%
    Average SAT
    1180
    503 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    241 responses
    AP Enrollment
    97%
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    Living in the Area
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      A-
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $29,745
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $981
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $47,983
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.71 responses
    Poll
    69%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.71 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 280 responses
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    • Pep rallies
      16%
    • Senior Week
      15%
    • Prom
      14%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Senior Breakfast and Grad Bash
      13%
    • No school
      9%
    • Games
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,442
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    26%
    88%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.77 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.77 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.77 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    19:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $46,591
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    17.8%
    66%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.101 responses
    66%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.101 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.101 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,455/ year
    National
    $12,239
    78%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.110 responses
    35%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.110 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.110 responses
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    Paxon is a very diverse! Educating students from all around the world like India, Germany, Asia, and even Europe! Paxon celebrates our diversity through the topics in classes allowing students to embrace one another as well as having cultural festivals during the year. The educators are the best in the county, giving time to each student to help them learn in their own way, striving for a greatness in the rigorous system for AP and IB courses.
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    Paxon is preparing me for college. Yet, it can be stressful and overwhelming for students through out the process. Balancing school, clubs, and sports is not easy. Paxton teaches kids time management, patience, and hard work. Students who manage to balance their life out at Paxon are students who will be successful. Paxon prepares kids for college readiness, and the students there are one big family who help struggling students achieve success.
    I enjoyed that our music department was very successful and represented our school in an outstanding matter. I also enjoyed the school spirit that the students had, even though our sports teams weren't the best the students still came out to games and dressed in themes. Our basketball team made it to states this year and our gymnasium was filled with students who do and do not attend the school.I also enjoyed how involved the staff was with the students. They were always making sure the students were okay and were involved with the clubs and activities going on with the students. Also, if something traumatic happened, (i.e. the death of a student or a mass shooting at another school), the faculty and staff would bring the students together to assure safety and let us know that if you needed to talk their doors were always open.