HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND

HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND is a public school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 94 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

The **HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND** program, operated by Duval County Public Schools, is a specialized educational service designed for students who are unable to attend their traditional school campus due to significant medical or psychiatric conditions. Rather than functioning as a brick-and-mortar school site, this program acts as an extension of the district’s academic support system. It provides instruction to students who are confined to their homes or medical facilities for extended periods, ensuring they remain on track with their curriculum and graduation requirements while managing their health challenges.

The program focuses on minimizing the educational disruption caused by illness by coordinating with the student’s home school and attending physicians. Certified teachers provide individualized instruction, often through a blend of in-person home visits, virtual learning, or hospital-based tutoring, depending on the student's specific needs and medical status. By bridging the gap between clinical care and the classroom, the HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND program ensures that students in Jacksonville maintain academic continuity and emotional stability during some of the most difficult chapters of their educational journey.

For more information, contact HOSPITAL AND HOMEBOUND at (904) 381-3840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.