JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

www.leonschools.net/rickards

1,581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James Rickards High School, located in Tallahassee, Florida, is a prominent institution within the Leon County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic rigor and student development, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities. It is widely recognized for its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the county who are seeking a challenging, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and independent research.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rickards High School fosters a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school places a high value on preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, technical certification, or the workforce. With its central location on Jim Lee Road, the school remains a vital pillar of the Tallahassee community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded, responsible citizens in an increasingly globalized world.

1,581

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	151
Black	1,132
Asian	117
Two or More	81
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,132 (71.6 %)
Hispanic
151 (9.6 %)
Asian
117 (7.4 %)
White
98 (6.2 %)
Two or More
81 (5.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	LEON
Phone:	(850)414-5500
Website:	http://www.leonschools.net/rickards
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	819
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 9 521

Grade 10 390

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 293