The Paxon School for Advanced Studies is ranked by U.S. News & World Reports as one of the best high schools and magnet schools throughout the nation. It is an International Baccalaureate school with a strong emphasis on science and math. The school’s 1,500 students are encouraged to take advanced placement courses, and student achievements include winning competitions such as the International Science Fair and the Florida Science Fair. Paxon graduates have been admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy and Ivy League universities.
The Paxon Eagles participate in athletics, including basketball, baseball, football, flag football, volleyball, bowling, cross country, track and field, soccer, cheerleading, softball, tennis, golf, lacrosse and wrestling. The school’s outdoor swimming pool supports the swim and dive teams. Students have a choice of many clubs that enrich academics, community service, the arts and foreign languages. Choices range from the National Honor Society to African Dance & Culture Club to Poetic Justice.
Paxon opened in 1954 as the Paxon Field Junior-Senior High School. When a junior high opened three years later, Paxon became a senior high for grades nine through 12. In 1996 Paxon was designated a magnet school for high achieving students throughout Duval County. Students may apply to Paxon through the Duval County School Choice Office.
Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3239 Norman E Thagard Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Royce Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A+
B
B-
B+
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
63
Full Time Teachers
63
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
34.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
459:1
Student Diversity
Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Black
48.8%
White
27.8%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#10
Niche Standout HS in Florida
#14
Best Magnet HS in Florida
#21
Best College Prep Public HS in Florida
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Florida
885 Students
University of Central Florida
796 Students
Florida State University
757 Students
University of Florida
705 Students
University of South Florida
492 Students
Florida A&M University
458 Students
University of Miami
374 Students
Jacksonville University
320 Students
Florida International University
319 Students
Florida Atlantic University
319 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
178 Students
Biology
174 Students
Psychology
170 Students
Nursing
167 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
142 Students
Computer Science
92 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
61 Students
Pre-Law Studies
58 Students
Physical Therapy
58 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
57 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/10/2024
It's a good school to go to, to prepare you for college and also helps you get more credits such as AP or IB classes. Some teachers are good and some are not, but it's nothing to worry about. This school is very big on academics and to help you in the future for when you go to college or the career you want to pursue.
8/29/2024
I was proud to get admitted to Paxon School for Advanced Studies as it is well regarded as one of the best high schools in Florida. In my 4 years of experience here I've seen great diversity across all aspects. In terms of the student body, it is very easy to find people that share similar hobbies. In terms of teachers and administration, some are more helpful than others. When it comes to events outside of school hours, Band and Chorus concerts are incredible.
7/24/2024
It was an interesting time there. Since it is an academic preparatory school that offers AP and IB courses, the course load is more difficult than your typical high school. Since I personally did IB, the teachers were nice but stern about grading. Overall the staff admin were cooperative with students and the experience was useful for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
2/24/2023
We have had such an amazing experience at Paxon. It truly is a well-rounded education. Not only is my child receiving top notch instruction, but they truly care about the whole child. Paxon works at molding students into good people. My daughter's teachers and counselors have always been so responsi...
11/9/2019
Bad. School counselor didn't email my parent back for weeks when told I was having problems and stressed. Then more administration was contacted to no avail other than to accuse my parents of not contacting the right people. And they tried to use excuses saying they didn't get phone messages. Well t...
9/20/2017
This school does not live up to the reputation that it has. It is average, at best. The chemistry class my child took didn't perform any labs, how is that even possible!?! Labs are what support the theory being taught. Biology focused more on plants than anything else. That is botany not biology.The...
4/20/2014
Paxon's offers great courses, looks great on college applications, and is very diverse. If you or your child want this, definitely go here. But be prepared to have the life sucked out of you. The courses are lovely - APs, IB, decent electives. But you won't learn hardly anything. At Paxon, you cram...
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