SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL

www.duvalschools.org/wolfson

922 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

922

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	569
Hispanic	99
Black	163
Asian	43
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
569 (61.7 %)
Black
163 (17.7 %)
Hispanic
99 (10.7 %)
Asian
43 (4.7 %)
Two or More
43 (4.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)739-5265
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/wolfson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
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 9 302

Grade 10 245

Grade 11 206

Grade 12 169

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	302
Grade 10	245
Grade 11	206
Grade 12	169

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAMUEL W. WOLFSON HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	441	47.8%
Male	481	52.2%

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