At a glance
Reported students
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
515.5
Marine Science Education Center: 25 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
8.3:1 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
- 30
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Marine Science Education Center
Marine Science Education Center is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Atlantic Beach. It is one of 199 current school records connected to Duval. NCES reports 25 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.3:1, 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 White (56%) and Black (24%). Students served under IDEA represent 10%. 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 Marine Science Education Center
- 1How do the reported 8.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56%
- Hispanic12%
- Black24%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8%
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.
Pretrial Detention Facility
High · Grades 06–12
31 reported students
Gateway Community Services
High · Grades 06–12
9 reported students
Duval Virtual Academy Franchise
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Duval County Acceleration Academies
High · Grades 08–12
Enrollment not reported
Pace Center for Girls-Jax
High · Grades 06–12
73 reported students
Duval Regional Juvenile Detention Center
High · Grades 06–12
97 reported students
Public schools near Marine Science Education 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School High · Duval | 09–12 | 2,184 | 6.1 mi |
| Global Leadership Academy High School High · Charter · Duval | 09–12 | 626 | 7.3 mi |
| Alden Road Excep. Student Center High · Duval | 06–12 | 177 | 8.2 mi |
| Sandalwood High School High · Duval | 09–12 | 2,627 | 8.6 mi |
| Lone Star Mycroschool Inc High · Charter · Duval | 09–12 | 243 | 9.5 mi |
| Terry Parker High School High · Duval | 09–12 | 1,539 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Marine Science Education Center
What grades does Marine Science Education Center serve?
Marine Science Education Center reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Duval.
How many students attend Marine Science Education Center?
Marine Science Education Center reported 25 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 30 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Marine Science Education Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.3:1, based on 25 students and 3 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 Marine Science Education Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Marine Science Education 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 Marine Science Education Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Marine Science Education Center in?
Marine Science Education 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 Marine Science Education Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duncan U. Fletcher High School (6.1 mi), Global Leadership Academy High School (7.3 mi), Alden Road Excep. Student Center (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.