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Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Duval

Paxon School/Advanced Studies is located in Jacksonville, FL and is one of 45 high schools in Duval School District. It is a magnet school that serves 1562 students in grades 9-12.

Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.

Paxon School/Advanced Studies did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Paxon School/Advanced Studies's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Paxon School/Advanced Studies had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Paxon School/Advanced Studies's students and teachers. more

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3239 Norman East Thagard Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32254

(904) 693-7583

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Paxon School/Advanced Studies

It is an average school. But if your student or child wants to go there they are in for alot of work and a little social life. They push you to succeed and grow up early because it is one of two advanced schools in Jacksonville. But over all its ok, if you work hard enough you'll graduate. Just don't focus alot on your social life, and fall for stupid things. Its all about making the right decision. :)

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1562

53% 47%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Paxon School/Advanced Studies had 24% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

41%

Black

38%

Asian/Pacific Islander

10%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

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Duval District Spending

$8,594Per Pupil

The Duval spends $8,594 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Duval District

21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Paxon School/Advanced Studies had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the FCAT

What is it?

The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).

About the ACT

What is it?

The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.

Which Grades and Subjects?

The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.

How is it Scored?

ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.

About the SAT

What is it?

The SAT Reasoning Test is a voluntary college admissions test used to assess critical thinking skills and student ability to analyze and solve problems.

Which Grades and Subjects?

The SAT Reasoning Test assesses high school students in three sections: math, critical reading, and writing. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 11 or 12.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score from 600 to 2400 by combining the test results from the three 800-point sections.

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Paxon School/Advanced Studies

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How is it Scored?

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