Biscayne High School is a tuition-free public charter school serving 190 students in grades nine through 12. It is located near Highlands and is part of the Duval County Public School system. Founded in 2006, Biscayne High School accepts students between the ages of 16 and 21 and special education students up to 23. The school is specifically designed for students struggling to get their degree or who have already dropped out of a traditional public school. Biscayne offers both morning and afternoon sessions to accommodate students who are employed or who have family obligations.
Biscayne’s faculty is highly certified in helping to facilitate the high school completion process by providing instruction, mentorship and tutoring based on a student’s individual needs. Once enrolled, staff works with each student to create a personalized academic plan that will lead to graduation. Biscayne’s dropout recovery program engages students through relationship-focused, high-tech and rigorous customized learning experiences. Courses are based online so that the student progresses and earns credits at an independent pace.
The school provides counseling for employment, higher education, and social and health support. Biscayne is accredited by Cognia, AdvancED and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Biscayne High School
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Erica Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
37:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
57%
Niche Grade
C+
B
B-
B-
C
C
B-
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Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
37:1
Teachers
5
Full Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Black
78.5%
White
9.7%
Hispanic
9.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Florida
10 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville
7 Students
University of Florida
6 Students
Florida State University
5 Students
Florida A&M University
5 Students
University of South Florida
4 Students
New York University
3 Students
University of Miami
3 Students
Jacksonville University
3 Students
California State University, Chico
2 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
6 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Nursing
3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
3 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media
3 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
2 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Marketing
2 Students
Criminology
2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/21/2023
I would change college prep classes and the best part is Spirit Week also the food needs to be better the teachers are amazing
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About Highlands
List Price Range
$129K - $667K
Homes For Sale
39
Average Home Value
$226,666
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Household Income
$57,214
% of College Grads
14.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,419 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,409 - $1,484 per month
- Pointe Grand on Main
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,170 Sq Ft
- 11833 N Main St
- Jacksonville, FL
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Garden City Elementary Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
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Ray Greene Park
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- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Riverview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Grills
Garden City Park
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