Rated as an "A’"school in Duval County, Sandalwood High School is one of the largest high schools in Jacksonville. Enjoying a graduation rate of 99 percent, Sandalwood is a designated School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education and is also a School Exceeding Standards by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center. Sandalwood is committed to keeping every student inspired and prepared for success in college or career, and in life.
Sandalwood is home to several academies and additional specialized education programs, including: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a system that provides support and a family-like environment to train students to become the well-rounded applicants for colleges in order to close the achievement gap; Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, an award-winning program enjoying first-in-state status; Culinary Arts, utilizing the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ProStart program; Early College Dual Enrollment Program, which provides motivated students an opportunity to earn their high school diploma and college associate degree simultaneously by partnering with Florida State Junior College; Fine Arts and Performing Arts programs; and The Sandalwood Academy of Information Technology, an Information Technology track that begins with Digital Information Technology and progresses into Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, Digital Design, Digital Photography and Web Design.
Students also enjoy a plethora of sports and clubs. Sandalwood offers varsity sports, such as football, basketball and soccer. Additional sports include golf, cheerleading, track, wrestling, swimming, softball and lacrosse. Sandalwood Clubs include Student Council and the Culinary Club.
Sandalwood High School is recognized for living its mission of educational excellence in every classroom, for every student, every day.
Sandalwood High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
2750 John Prom Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Saryn Hatcher
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.36
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
B
B
B+
C+
C
B-
B+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.36
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
119
Full Time Teachers
119
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
19.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
568:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
White
37.7%
Black
25.5%
Hispanic
21.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.1%
Two or more races
7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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
1,067 Students
University of Central Florida
699 Students
University of Florida
636 Students
Florida State University
616 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville
483 Students
Jacksonville University
440 Students
University of South Florida
391 Students
Florida A&M University
356 Students
University of Miami
285 Students
Florida Atlantic University
271 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
211 Students
Nursing
179 Students
Psychology
151 Students
Biology
125 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
94 Students
Computer Science
88 Students
Criminology
65 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
64 Students
Physical Therapy
56 Students
Marketing
48 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/2/2024
my main complaint was that every year that I was in that school, it just kept getting stricter and stricter where comparing my freshman year to my senior year, my senior year was comparable to prison. I also wish that they would have told me all the resources I had available at the school in my freshman year and all the possible classes I would have had. For example I did take 3 years of different tech classes which was pleasant but there was also a lot in the music part of the school which I was interested in but I never got to partake in those classes. I also didn't know I could switch classes until my sophomore year which may be a me problem but I just wish all my resources were laid out for me to take advantage of since I couldn't use what I didn't know I had.
6/7/2024
Sandalwood is definitely a place. You either get really good teachers or really bad teachers, the administration doesn't seem to have the student's best interests in mind (especially if you need some kind of accomodation) and the student culture is a very varied and extreme one.
2/1/2024
Sandalwood It's been fun and interesting. I've been here all 4 years and this school is very helpful andalso has manyyyy resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/7/2025
There has been so many fights at the school and lockdowns that I lost count. If you love your kid, keep him or her safe and send them to safer school. This school is completely out of control.
10/26/2023
I love this school and the programs they have. My child is doing very well in the Dual Enrollment and the school itself is great. Highly recommend.
2/26/2021
Horrible environment for learning. There's nice and helpful people but they are far over shadowed by "guidance counselors" and other leaders. Don't be fooled by a good rating you see online.
6/23/2020
Very good school. Strongly recommend this school to anyone.
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About Sandalwood
List Price Range
$179K - $3.5M
Homes For Sale
26
Average Home Value
$343,399
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
41%
Household Income
$82,820
% of College Grads
29.9%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,690 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.4%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,549 - $2,749 per month
- Forena Luxury Living
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 684+ Sq Ft
- 11727 Abess Blvd
- Jacksonville, FL
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