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
3.45
Graduation Rate
99%
Niche Grade
A
A-
A+
B
B-
B+
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.45
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
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
34.7%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
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 Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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
878 Students
University of Central Florida
761 Students
Florida State University
738 Students
University of Florida
699 Students
University of South Florida
456 Students
Florida A&M University
451 Students
University of Miami
356 Students
Florida International University
319 Students
Jacksonville University
312 Students
Florida Atlantic University
303 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
174 Students
Psychology
169 Students
Nursing
169 Students
Business
167 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
131 Students
Computer Science
91 Students
Pre-Law Studies
64 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine
60 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
58 Students
Criminology
57 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/10/2025
I transfered to Paxon from overseas for my senior year and was pleasantly welcomed into this new environment. My teachers are great for the most part, keeping the topic interesting and engaging. I lived far away from the school so the commute is rough and since I don't have a car or anyone to drive me there, I was unable to participate in after school activities or clubs for the most part. The students have been a mixed bunch but that could just be a reverse culture shock for me. Overall I enjoyed my time here at Paxon.
3/27/2025
During my 3 years spent at Paxon, I've met amazing people who I now call my closest friends. The school is definitely an environment in which I can grow and achieve things. While the staff and admin may be rough around the edges, I know they take their tasks of keeping the students and staff safe and well taken care of throughout the school year. Being a college preparation school does mean the workload is more challenging but it's great because i've been becoming a person who is ready to face on my future and i'll have more of a steady standing when I go off the college.
3/8/2025
The teachers at Paxon are generally knowledgeable and supportive, especially if you take the initiative to ask for help. Many of them go above and beyond to ensure students grasp complex topics. It's not uncommon to see teachers staying after school to help students prepare for AP exams or offering guidance on college applications.
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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Paxon School for Advanced Studies is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 1,322 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Paxon School for Advanced Studies has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $135,905. Discover additional schools in the area, like Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center, Riverside High School, William M. Raines High School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paxon School for Advanced Studies.