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Ponte Vedra High School

Public | 9-12 | 1492 students

Community Rating

4 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
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2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
Based on 4 ratings
2010:
Based on 3 ratings

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Posted April 6, 2012

The school does a great job in every respect. The teachers are high quality and committed to the students. The school offers a great variety of courses with a broad range of AP subjects. The business/marketing and science Academies are very good. We had children go to Bolles and Episcopal (both excellent private schools) and we are very happy with PVHS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2012

Outstanding School, Outstanding Teachers, Outstanding Admin.. They believe in what they say and stand by it, with no exceptions to the rules, Kudo's to the staff and teachers, keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2011

This is the best high school in the best school system in the state of Florida. Period. There are virtually zero discipline problems. Parent involvement is high and the administration is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2011

What a disappointment for a new school. I have several different school systems to compare to in different states. This school has some serious trust issues with students, expecting the bad all the time. Administration is more concerned with image of the school and dress code than it is the students. The Guidance department is the worst i have ever encountered. If you are not an athlete, or going to attend the top two state universities, counselors don't have time for you. Teachers leave much to be desired. Only a handful are good. The foreign language department is terrible with little cohesiveness from year to year. The math department is awful with more emphasis being placed on topics covered than on ensuring students understand the topic. The language arts department isn't much better. Students are very snobby and not welcoming or open. The nicest person at this school is the nurse. Other parents i have talked to feel the same way, but won't speak up for fear of retribution. sad.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 4, 2011

Administration unsupportive, most teachers here act as if they hate their job, parents run the coaches and athletics so if your not on the board forget your child having a fair chance, conflicts of interest in most sports especially cheer. Much better Saint John's Schools to attend wuld not recommend moving here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2011

Excellent school!!! Very challenging for my child. The teachers are exceptional. This school has a lot to offer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2010

Although often targeted and stereotyped, this school has students that are dedicated and hard working. Peer pressure is evident in any high school, but I would say that Ponte Vedra actually has a lower amount than most. The idea that the students of this school are "ponte vedra princesses" is not only untrue, but it is also unfair to those who don't fit this stereotype.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 20, 2010

This school is a disaster. The drug and alcohol problem and lack of parental and faculty concern is appalling. It is a school for the priviledged and if you are not your child may face great difficulty and peer pressure to fit in. The lack of respect the students have for authority is troubling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 21, 2010

My daughter faces academic challenges at this school and loves the wide variety of AP classes there is to choose from. All the teachers are great and put learning first!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2010

This school has assigns nearly no homework. The teachers are not at all strict and the dress code is constantly violated by students without any discipline.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 20, 2009

Best school in the world for students and parents.... 10 Out of 10! Football is very addicting at this school! Everyone is involed in everything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

Outstanding school. Even though it's brand new, they have a strong curriculum offering, great teachers, excellent sports program, and an awesome arts/drama department. Highly recommend this public high school over private schools.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

336 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
84%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

398 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
85%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

401 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
79%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Dropout rate 1%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 60%N/A65%
Master's degree 33%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 7%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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460 Davis Park Rd
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
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Phone: (904) 547-7350

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