R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER

608 MILL ST
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043

blc.oneclay.net

256 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The R. C. Bannerman Learning Center, located in Green Cove Springs, Florida, operates as an alternative education facility within the Clay County District Schools system. The center is designed to provide a structured, supportive academic environment for students who may require a different setting than the traditional comprehensive high school experience. Its primary focus is on helping students navigate credit recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized learning pathways to ensure they remain on track for graduation.

By offering a smaller, more focused student-to-teacher ratio, the center emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside rigorous academic standards. The school’s programming is tailored to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to overcome academic barriers and develop the necessary skills for post-secondary success. Through its commitment to individualized attention and targeted instruction, R. C. Bannerman serves as a vital resource for students seeking a fresh start and a clear path toward earning their diplomas.

256

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. C. BANNERMAN LEARNING CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	47
Black	47
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
147 (57.4 %)
Hispanic
47 (18.4 %)
Black
47 (18.4 %)
Two or More
13 (5.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLAY
Phone:	(904)336-4975
Website:	http://blc.oneclay.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 19

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 40

Grade 11 39

Grade 12 100