James Rickards High School
School Overview
James Rickards High School is a public Magnet school located in Tallahassee, Florida. It is a school in Leon County School District district.
According to the Florida state assessment result, 46% of students are proficient in Math learning and 41% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,352 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 69 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,352 students are attending James Rickards High School. By gender, there are 684 and 668 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Rickards High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 31 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Black | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| White | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 19 | 12 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 69 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Rickards High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. All teachers are certified. 88.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 69 | Students per teacher: 20 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 69 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 2.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 6 | 8.7% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 1,352 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 113,658 Households |
| Population | 275,279 |
| Male | 137,486 |
| Female | 152,284 |
| Child Population | 70,614 |
| Total Housing Units | 130,005 Units |
| Average House Value | $203,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,024 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $53,106 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 91.92% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
James Rickards High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 678 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 139 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 341 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at James Rickards High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 678 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 59 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 315 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 455 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program | 139 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 341 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Leon
In Leon, 57 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
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