SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL

SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 787 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL, located in the San Jose area of Jacksonville, Florida, is a public secondary school within the Duval County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and college readiness, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational pathways. It is perhaps best recognized for its long-standing International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides high-achieving students with a challenging, globally-recognized curriculum that prepares them for success at the university level.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wolfson High School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school culture is anchored by a sense of tradition and community involvement, reflecting its role as a cornerstone institution in the Jacksonville area. With a focus on both character development and academic excellence, Wolfson strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate higher education and the professional workforce.

For more information, contact SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL at (904) 739-5265 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7000 POWERS AVE
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217-3318
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SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 787 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
DUVAL
Total Students:
787
Teachers:
46
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 787 students

Black or African American
53.9%
White
19.3%
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.