William Marion Raines Senior High School is a historically black high school in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. The school is located off Moncrief Road in Jacksonville, Florida's northside at the corner Raines Avenue in northwest Jacksonville. Raines serves approximately 1000 students.
Serving 1,376 students in grades 9-12, William M. Raines High School ranks in the bottom 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 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William M. Raines High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William M. Raines High School's student population of 1,376 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Silver, Cardinal
School Motto
Shaping lives through the power of education for generations.
School Rankings
William M. Raines High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M. Raines High School is 0.17, 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
#3540 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Hispanic
5%
38%
Black
91%
21%
White
2%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William M. Raines High School's ranking?
William M. Raines High School is ranked #3540 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are William M. Raines High School often compared to?
William M. Raines High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jean Ribault High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of William M. Raines High School?
The graduation rate of William M. Raines High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend William M. Raines High School?
1,376 students attend William M. Raines High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of William M. Raines High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William M. Raines High School?
William M. Raines High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does William M. Raines High School offer ?
William M. Raines High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William M. Raines High School part of?
William M. Raines High School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is William M. Raines High School located?
William M. Raines High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 16 other public schools located in Northside.
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