Fernandina Beach High School is a public high school located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. It is part of the Nassau County School District and serves grades 9 through 12. Chris Webber is the school's principal. For athletics, the school's colors are blue and gold and its teams' nickname is the "Pirates".
Serving 980 students in grades 9-12, Fernandina Beach 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 980 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fernandina Beach High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Fernandina Beach High School's student population of 980 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
980 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach High School is 0.46, 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
#1391 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernandina Beach High School's ranking?
Fernandina Beach High School is ranked #1391 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fernandina Beach High School often compared to?
Fernandina Beach High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yulee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fernandina Beach High School?
The graduation rate of Fernandina Beach High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fernandina Beach High School?
980 students attend Fernandina Beach High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fernandina Beach High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernandina Beach High School?
Fernandina Beach High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fernandina Beach High School offer ?
Fernandina Beach High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fernandina Beach High School part of?
Fernandina Beach High School is part of Nassau School District.
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