GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER

www.duvalschools.org/grandpark

215 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Grand Park Career Center, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Duval County Public Schools district. The center is primarily dedicated to providing alternative educational pathways and career-focused training for students. By blending traditional academics with vocational preparation, the institution aims to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, helping them gain the practical skills and certifications necessary to transition successfully into the workforce or post-secondary education.

The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to re-engage students and improve academic outcomes through individualized attention and hands-on learning. By focusing on career readiness, Grand Park Career Center serves as an essential resource for the Jacksonville community, striving to reduce dropout rates and equip its students with the professional competencies and personal confidence required to navigate future career challenges effectively.

215

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	11
Black	178
Asian	1
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
178 (82.8%)
White
14 (6.5%)
Hispanic
11 (5.1%)
Two or More
9 (4.2%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)630-6894
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/grandpark
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 70

Grade 10 67

Grade 11 36

Grade 12 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	1
Grade 7	9
Grade 8	10
Grade 9	70
Grade 10	67
Grade 11	36
Grade 12	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	73	34%
Male	142	66%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)