BISCAYNE HIGH SCHOOL

www.biscaynehs.com

Charter School 217 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Biscayne High School is a public alternative secondary school located in Jacksonville, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational environment, providing an alternative pathway for those who have struggled in or disengaged from a conventional high school setting. Its mission centers on fostering student success through credit recovery, flexible pacing, and a more personalized academic experience, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation.

The school’s curriculum and operational model prioritize student retention and college and career readiness. By offering a smaller, more focused learning atmosphere, Biscayne High School provides the additional guidance and academic intervention necessary for its student body to meet Florida’s rigorous graduation requirements. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school policies, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official Duval County Public Schools website.

217

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

36.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BISCAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	13
Black	177
Asian	1
Two or More	7

Black
177 (81.6%)
White
19 (8.8%)
Hispanic
13 (6.0%)
Two or More
7 (3.2%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)252-6311
Website:	http://www.biscaynehs.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 8 4

Grade 9 26

Grade 10 66

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BISCAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	4
Grade 9	26
Grade 10	66
Grade 11	82
Grade 12	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BISCAYNE HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	46.1%
Male	117	53.9%

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