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CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

100 KNIGHTS LN, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259ST. JOHNS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
2,455
Students
Total enrolled
100%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 15% vs nat'l
$11,898
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 17% vs nat'l
22.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 46% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 2,455 students in grades 09–12 in SAINT JOHNS, Florida.
17% below average funding
District spends $11,898 per pupil, 17% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL is a very large high in SAINT JOHNS, Florida, serving grades 09–12 with 2,455 students. The district invests $11,898 per student — 17% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 4% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 100% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

2,455
Total Students
22.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
4%
Free Lunch
109
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,275 male · 1,180 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility4%
National avg 52% · 99 students
Student Composition
8%
69%
13%
Asian8%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black4%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120174007388

Academic Outcomes at CREEKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
GE99
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
100%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 32259

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,898Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,898
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,235
Student Support$2,261
Administration$1,428
Operations$1,785
Other$1,190
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,898 spent per student, an estimated $5,271 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
37%
56%
State government
37.4%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal programs
6.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 100% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 4% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMYMILL CREEK ACADEMYLIBERTY PINES ACADEMYPINE ISLAND ACADEMY
+15 more
↓
Middle
PACETTI BAY MIDDLE SCHOOLSWITZERLAND POINT MIDDLE SCHOOLFRUIT COVE MIDDLE SCHOOLALICE B. LANDRUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
+1 more
↓
High School
BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOLALLEN D NEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLTOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOLPONTE VEDRA HIGH SCHOOL
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountySt. Johns County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictST. JOHNS →
Phone: (904)547-7300
NCES ID: 120174007388
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SAINT JOHNS seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing strong graduation outcomes and academic completion. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ST. JOHNS
High
BARTRAM TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL
2,493 students · 09–12
● 45 opp4% FRL
High
ALLEN D NEASE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,214 students · 09–12
4% FRL
High
TOCOI CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
2,008 students · 09–12
10% FRL
Elem
FREEDOM CROSSING ACADEMY
1,970 students · PK–08
● 45 opp12% FRL
High
PONTE VEDRA HIGH SCHOOL
1,928 students · 09–12
2% FRL
Elem
MILL CREEK ACADEMY
1,893 students · PK–08
● 36 opp18% FRL
Elem
LIBERTY PINES ACADEMY
1,815 students · PK–08
● 45 opp12% FRL
High
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
1,784 students · 09–12
38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 KNIGHTS LN, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.