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
184
Students
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Erica Williams
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
47%
Niche Grade
A
B-
B
B-
B-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Teachers
0
Full Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
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%
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
11 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville
10 Students
University of Florida
6 Students
Florida State University
6 Students
University of South Florida
5 Students
Florida A&M University
5 Students
Jacksonville University
4 Students
University of Miami
3 Students
Stetson 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
8 Students
Nursing
5 Students
Psychology
4 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
4 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media
3 Students
Computer Science
2 Students
Marketing
2 Students
Criminology
2 Students
Early Childhood Education
2 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/9/2025
I loved most of my teachers. My math teacher was extremely helpful and caring. The principal keeps me motivated, she is firm but she truly cares. There has been some times I felt like giving up but the staff at school really helped me.
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Map
List Price Range
$120K - $490K
Homes For Sale
69
Average Home Value
$224,970
Median Lot Size
9,147 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Average Household Income
$57,214
% of College Grads
14.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,420 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
64.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,547 - $1,741 per month
- Pointe Grand New Berlin
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,170 Sq Ft
- 871 New Berlin Rd
- Jacksonville, FL
$1,320 - $2,184 per month
- Avion Apartments
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 707+ Sq Ft
- 12525 Tibbets Ln
- Jacksonville, FL
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- Pre-K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Garden City Elementary Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Ray Greene Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Riverview Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Grills
Garden City Park
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Biscayne High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 184 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 0:1. Academic records show that 10% of students are proficient in reading. Biscayne High School has received feedback and ratings, with a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.1, the graduation rate is 47%, and the average SAT score is 1170. The average home value in this area is $224,970. Discover additional schools in the area, like Victory Christian Academy, Somerset Academy Eagle Campus, Highlands Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Biscayne High School.