James Rickards High School

James Rickards High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3013 Jim Lee Rd,  Tallahassee, FL
Leon County Schools
3.7
3.3
1,575 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Doug Cook
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.3
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.3
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
560
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
33.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
553:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
71.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
Florida A&M University 679 Students
Florida State University 671 Students
University of Florida 465 Students
University of Central Florida 435 Students
University of North Florida 358 Students
University of South Florida 325 Students
Tallahassee State College 285 Students
University of Miami 284 Students
Florida International University 213 Students
Florida Atlantic University 196 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 127 Students
Nursing 109 Students
Biology 103 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 74 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Criminology 42 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 41 Students
Pre-Law Studies 40 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 325 Reviews
5.0 Junior
8/10/2024
I have enjoyed my time at THE" James Rickards High School. I have learned so much about my self as well as education being a student. The teachers are super helpful and they have all the resources each student need to becoming successful.
4.0 Senior
2/23/2024
It was an interesting experience when going to Rickards. Lots of walking since they had buildings all over, a lot diversely inclined with the vast majority being African- American. But it had lots of things that prepared us for college and working on getting scholarships, which really helped this year.
4.0 Alum
10/4/2023
The IB program was very vigorous and difficult , but it prepared me for college. The campus was very hilly and administration was annoying to deal with
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/6/2022
Rickards is the nastiest place I have ever been. They don't teach you much of anything and the teachers will let the kids do mainly what they want, there's probably a fight every day, and the school has 1400 kids inside of it with like 10 admin which barely give you suspension for the fights and I d...
1.0 parent
12/10/2020
Richards HS is the most unorganized and unprofessional school I have ever experienced. I moved to Tallahassee and hoped this school would live up to what I thought was a school trying to improve itself. We gave it a chance and have been disappointed every single time. The staff is rude if you are an...
5.0 parent
8/1/2018
Rickards is a good school. The students are typical teenagers and are good kids overall. The staff is down to earth and can relate to the students and understand the community.
5.0 other
12/5/2016
Because It can help me build my future

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James Rickards High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Tallahassee, FL and is served by the Leon County Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,575 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. James Rickards High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.3, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $203,748. Discover additional schools in the area, like Leon High School, Acts Academy, Tallahassee Classical School, and more. Learn more about what Tallahassee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Rickards High School.

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