Ponte Vedra High School is a public high school in the St. Johns County School District, located in Nocatee census-designated place, northeast St. Johns County, Florida. The high school was constructed to relieve overcrowding at Allen D. Nease High School.
Serving 1,928 students in grades 9-12, Ponte Vedra High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 1,928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ponte Vedra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Ponte Vedra High School's student population of 1,928 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Year Founded
2008
Colors
White, Black, Silver, Carolina blue
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Every Learner to Develop Good Character and to Achieve Success
School Mascot
Sharks
School Rankings
Ponte Vedra High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ponte Vedra High School is 0.37, 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
#156 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
79%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
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: Sharks
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ponte Vedra High School's ranking?
Ponte Vedra High School is ranked #156 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ponte Vedra High School often compared to?
Ponte Vedra High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen D Nease Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ponte Vedra High School?
The graduation rate of Ponte Vedra High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ponte Vedra High School?
1,928 students attend Ponte Vedra High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Ponte Vedra High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ponte Vedra High School?
Ponte Vedra High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ponte Vedra High School offer ?
Ponte Vedra High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ponte Vedra High School part of?
Ponte Vedra High School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2021
great school! good education and very good art drama and band programs.
5 7/5/2021
My daughter had an outstanding experience here and was more prepared for college. Social and academic atmosphere exceeds anything I have ever seen.
2 12/18/2020
The education at PV is above average and im confident when i state that. Overall students perform decently well academically. However on the mental aspect of PV there is a significant show that students are unmotivated, stressed about their grades, and in some cases depressed and severely depressed.
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