GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER
GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 94 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Duval County Public Schools district. The center is primarily dedicated to providing alternative educational pathways and career-focused training for students. By blending traditional academics with vocational preparation, the institution aims to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, helping them gain the practical skills and certifications necessary to transition successfully into the workforce or post-secondary education.
The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to re-engage students and improve academic outcomes through individualized attention and hands-on learning. By focusing on career readiness, GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER serves as an essential resource for the Jacksonville community, striving to reduce dropout rates and equip its students with the professional competencies and personal confidence required to navigate future career challenges effectively.
For more information, contact GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER at (904) 630-6894 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209-4560
(904) 630-6894
GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 94 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 94
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 94 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAND PARK CAREER CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- White
- 1.1%
- Female
- 42.6%
- Male
- 57.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.