PALM AVENUE EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER

www.duvalschools.org/palmavenue

189 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Avenue Exceptional Student Center, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated exclusively to serving students with significant cognitive and physical disabilities. Its mission focuses on providing a highly structured, supportive environment that prioritizes individualized instruction, life-skills development, and therapeutic services tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.

The center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic curriculum with functional life skills training to help students achieve their highest level of independence. Beyond traditional classroom learning, the school emphasizes community engagement, vocational preparation, and the development of social-emotional skills. By providing a personalized educational experience, Palm Avenue strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive within an inclusive, compassionate, and resource-rich environment.

189

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM AVENUE EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	15
Black	110
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
110 (58.2 %)
White
60 (31.7 %)
Hispanic
15 (7.9 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)693-7516
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/palmavenue
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 5

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 21

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 123

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM AVENUE EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	3
Grade 7	8
Grade 8	5
Grade 9	18
Grade 10	21
Grade 11	11
Grade 12	123

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM AVENUE EXCEP. STUDENT CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	62	32.8%
Male	127	67.2%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)