ST. JOHNS

St. Johns County Schools is a rural Florida district serving 50,155 students across 59 schools, including 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 17 high schools. The district experienced 4.4% enrollment growth in the prior year, indicating expansion. With 2,823 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, staffing levels are consistent with state patterns.

Academic performance substantially exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency reaches 77.0% compared to the state average of 55.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 73.0% versus 52.6% statewide. The graduation rate of 94.0% significantly outpaces Florida's 86.0% average.

Student demographics reflect relative homogeneity, with 66.9% White enrollment, followed by 13.8% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, and 5.7% Black students. English learners comprise 1.8% of the population, while 18.4% qualify as economically disadvantaged and 18.4% receive special education services.

The district operates on a $529.2 million budget with per-pupil spending of $11,824, slightly below the state average of $12,465. Funding derives primarily from local sources at 55.7%, with 37.5% from state appropriations and 6.8% from federal funding. This revenue structure indicates moderate local tax support and some financial constraint relative to per-pupil allocations in higher-spending districts.