FloridaSchoolsJAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 912
TALLAHASSEE, Florida · LEON
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,718
Student:Teacher26.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch52%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,718
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
52%+2.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL is a public high serving grades 9–12 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida. The school enrolls 1,718 students. It is part of the LEON district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.4:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictLEON
County12073
CityTALLAHASSEE
ZIP32301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120111001166

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,718
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.5%
Black / African American6.8%
Asian75.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races3.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
6.8%
Asian
75.0%
Two+
3.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %52%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)