Serving 180 students in grades 9-12, James Madison Preparatory High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Madison Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James Madison Preparatory High School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
James Madison Preparatory High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Madison Preparatory High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1443 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
38%
Black
29%
21%
White
54%
34%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Madison Preparatory High School's ranking?
James Madison Preparatory High School is ranked #1443 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Madison Preparatory High School often compared to?
James Madison Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Madison Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of James Madison Preparatory High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Madison Preparatory High School?
180 students attend James Madison Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of James Madison Preparatory High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Preparatory High School?
James Madison Preparatory High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Madison Preparatory High School offer ?
James Madison Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Preparatory High School part of?
James Madison Preparatory High School is part of Madison School District.
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