At a glance
Reported students
215
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
515.5
Grand Park Career Center: 215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 136
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8:1
What the reported data says about Grand Park Career Center
Grand Park Career Center is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Jacksonville. It is one of 199 current school records connected to Duval. NCES reports 215 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (82.8%) and White (6.5%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Grand Park Career Center
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.5%
- Hispanic5.1%
- Black82.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duval
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Duval Mycroschool Inc
High · Grades 09–12
213 reported students
Biscayne Mycroschool Inc
High · Grades 08–12
217 reported students
Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center
High · Grades 06–12
210 reported students
The Bridge to Success Academy at W Jacksonville
High · Grades 09–12
220 reported students
San Jose Early College at Cecil
High · Grades 06–12
208 reported students
Lone Star Mycroschool Inc
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
Public schools near Grand Park Career Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge to Success Academy at W Jacksonville High · Duval | 09–12 | 220 | 1.2 mi |
| Paxon School/Advanced Studies High · Duval | 09–12 | 1,278 | 1.5 mi |
| Stanton College Preparatory High · Duval | 09–12 | 1,270 | 1.7 mi |
| A. Philip Randolph Academies High · Duval | 09–12 | 349 | 1.7 mi |
| Palm Avenue Excep. Student Center High · Duval | 06–12 | 210 | 1.9 mi |
| William M. Raines High School High · Duval | 09–12 | 1,376 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Grand Park Career Center
What grades does Grand Park Career Center serve?
Grand Park Career Center reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Duval.
How many students attend Grand Park Career Center?
Grand Park Career Center reported 215 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 136 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Grand Park Career Center?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 215 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Grand Park Career Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Grand Park Career Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duval attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Grand Park Career Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Grand Park Career Center in?
Grand Park Career Center is part of Duval, based in Jacksonville, FL, which operates 199 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Grand Park Career Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Bridge to Success Academy at W Jacksonville (1.2 mi), Paxon School/Advanced Studies (1.5 mi), Stanton College Preparatory (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.