Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7000 Powers Ave,  Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
3.4
4.0
901 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Samuel W. Wolfson High School is a magnet school located in San Jose. Here, students can participate in Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. These elite programs are by acceptance only and include honors and dual enrollment courses. This provides students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. Wolfson is nationally ranked in U.S. News & World Report Award for 2021 Best High Schools for both Magnet and National schools. The excellence in education at Wolfson also includes a large number of after-school clubs, a line-up of competitive sports, visual arts, JROTC and band. Whether your student is athletic, artistic or a science buff, Wolfson has a club for them. At Wolfson High School, the future is bright.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher Begley
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.39
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.39
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
25%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
9.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
853:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
61.7%
Black
17.7%
Hispanic
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.7%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#37 Best Magnet HS in Florida
#103 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

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 336 Students
University of Florida 261 Students
Florida State University 243 Students
University of Central Florida 219 Students
Jacksonville University 156 Students
University of South Florida 140 Students
University of Miami 114 Students
Florida A&M University 112 Students
Florida Atlantic University 100 Students
Florida State College at Jacksonville 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 79 Students
Nursing 61 Students
Psychology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 46 Students
Biology 43 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Criminology 30 Students
Marketing 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 297 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/24/2023
Wolfson's small-ish size gives students great opportunity in the IB and AP programs. The school's pep creates a balance of fun and academics.
4.0 Freshman
4/15/2023
I'm only a freshman but I've already have opportunities to earn college credit. While the workload is tough, I believe it will be worth it when it comes time to apply for college and/or job interviews.
4.0 Senior
8/29/2022
The courses were rigorous and the school culture was enjoyable, but the workload for IB was difficult to manage at times.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
1.0 other
8/11/2025
This school is one of the best in academic terms because it has the best teachers, but also one of the worst I have seen in how the staff treat students and their parents. I had problems there and although my mother sent several emails the principal never responded, he even said he had seen all the...
5.0 other
10/21/2023
This school is very different from what it used to be! As a dedicated magnet for all advanced studies, the entire atmosphere is one of positive enthusiastic learning. Students learn a lot, but have a great time doing it. I encourage everyone to take a tour to check it out.
5.0 student
6/23/2021
I love this school!! It is the best school I have ever been to. The people are very nice and the teachers really care about your success.
5.0 parent
6/5/2021
Wolfson has provided a great learning environment for our child. He is in the IB Program and is being pushed academically while also providing opportunities for leadership roles, clubs and athletics. The majority of the teachers are involved with the students and are up to the challenge of teaching...

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Samuel W. Wolfson High School 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 901 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Samuel W. Wolfson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.39, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $371,201. Discover additional schools in the area, like Englewood High School, The Bolles School - Upper School San Jose Campus, University Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Samuel W. Wolfson High School.

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