We can't underestimate the importance of high school to a student's trajectory. From academic to personal development, high schools in Duval County lay critical foundations for college and workforce readiness.

Duval County Public Schools has more than 20 high schools — each boasting unique programs and offering students more options than anywhere else in Northeast Florida, including: 

• Opportunities to earn college credit and college degrees while in high school

• Robust arts, athletics programs, and extracurricular activities 

• Hands-on career training and workforce-ready diplomas

We can also proudly share that:

• Our traditional high schools have a graduation rate of 92%. 

• We're home to several nationally-ranked and recognized schools by organizations such as US News & World Report.

• Our high school graduates consistently earn college scholarships in excess of $100 million annually.

Make today the day you choose Duval County Public Schools as your high school's student's next step to life-long success!

• Providing strong foundations in core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies is central to high schools in Duval County. We go beyond meeting Florida's graduation requirements and administering exams. We offer advanced and college-level courses in each core subject, ensuring our students are challenged and prepared for their futures.

  All of our high schools offer honors and Advanced Placement courses in all core courses. Others offer IB and AICE. Among our courses are: 

  • English: English 1-4, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition

  • Math: Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Statistics, Personal Financial Literacy

  • Science: Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology

  • Social Studies: World History, U.S. History, American Government, Economics, African American History

  We also tailor our learning to students of different backgrounds, including our students with disabilities and English Language Learners.

We've made it possible for students to earn college credit – and even college degrees – while they're still in high school. Through our High School Acceleration programs, we offer multiple pathways for students to begin working toward their college degree at little to no cost. Each of our high schools offers at least one acceleration program: 

• Early College: Students are enrolled full-time at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and can graduate with an Associate Degree in Arts or Science. 

• Dual Enrollment: Students take college-level courses at their high school or FSCJ. 

• Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE): Students take college-level courses at their school and can test for college credit. 

Career and Technical Education

Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses allow students to take courses aligned with high-demand industries. With career clusters ranging from Agriculture to Information Technology to Health Science, our CTE students are gaining real-world, hands-on experience. 

Many of our CTE programs are enhanced with business partnerships, some of which include Mayo Clinic, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, JEA, Miller Electric, and VyStar Credit Union. Through these partnerships and experiences, students earn industry-recognized certifications, internships, and even jobs. 

Duval Ready Diploma Designation

The Duval Ready Diploma Designation is a diploma seal presented to students who have completed training in workplace skills using the Florida Ready to Work curriculum. These skills include professionalism, team building, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Contact your school counselor or administration.

Football, wrestling, volleyball, track, and more. Our high schools are home to more than a dozen competitive fall, winter, and spring interscholastic sports, all governed by the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) and with local and state competitions. 

Also unique to Duval County Public Schools is the district-run Gateway Conference. Student-athletes and teams from across the district compete in city-wide tournaments as they vie for championship status.

All of our high school students are exposed to the fine arts before they graduate. Our high school arts courses – which encompass music, visual arts, theater, or dance – provide students with advanced expressions in critical thinking and creativity, building upon what they've learned in elementary and middle school.

Students who wish to distinguish themselves can also earn the Florida Seal of Fine Arts. This diploma designation recognizes graduating seniors who've dedicated a significant portion of their high school journey to the study and pursuit of excellence in the fine arts.

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

Students seeking to enrich their high school experience through clubs and extracurricular activities have no shortage of options in Duval County Public Schools. Throughout Team Duval, you can find: 

• Honor societies and Student Government Associations at each high school

• 5,000 Role Models of Excellence

• Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) 

• After-school clubs such as newspaper, debate, or robotics

• Community service organizations

Clubs and activities will vary from school to school. Contact your school's administration to learn more. 

Student Advocates

We value student voices and seek to incorporate their feedback into many of the district's most important decisions. As a result, we've worked to include high school student representation in the following groups and committees: 

• Sales Surtax Oversight Committee

• Code of Conduct Committee

• Textbook Adoption

• Title IX

• ...and more

We additionally support JAGS (Jacksonville Association of Governing Students), a group that provides input to the superintendent, school board, and staff. Student representatives are nominated to serve in these capacities by principals and other school administrators. 

Our students cannot gain a high-quality education without first feeling safe and secure. 

In addition to having Duval County School Police officers stationed at every high school, our campuses are also equipped with Evolv weapons-detection systems, camera surveillance, radio access, and CENTEGIX panic alert systems for all district staff.

We additionally conduct regular emergency drills training in conjunction with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. 

We also offer the following in support of students' social and emotional health: 

• Non-clinical school counseling services (such as grief support, coping skills, and anger management)

• Free mental health counseling through Full Service Schools

• Established protocols to report alleged acts of bullying and employee misconduct

• "Wellness Wednesdays," or monthly instruction that supports mental and emotional health 

Several of our schools also offer GROW clubs, which are student-led organizations designed to help promote emotional and mental wellness.

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