JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/rickards

1,718 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Rickards High School, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is a prominent institution within the Leon County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities. It is widely recognized for its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the county who are seeking a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and independent research.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rickards High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school places a high value on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical certification, or the workforce. With its central location on Jim Lee Road, the school remains a vital pillar of the Tallahassee community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

1,718

Total Students

65.6

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	133
Hispanic	175
Black	1,220
Asian	112
Two or More	75
American Indian	3

Black
1,220 (71.0%)
Hispanic
175 (10.2%)
White
133 (7.7%)
Asian
112 (6.5%)
Two or More
75 (4.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEON
Phone:	(850)414-5500
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/rickards
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	819
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 9 513

Grade 10 470

Grade 11 429

Grade 12 306

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	513
Grade 10	470
Grade 11	429
Grade 12	306

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	885	51.5%
Male	833	48.5%

High School 9th - 12th

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130 Students

854 BLOUNTSTOWN ST
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32304 (5.8 miles away)

High School 6th - 12th