Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School vs. Park Vista Community High School
Should you attend Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School or Park Vista Community High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Park Vista Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School serves 1,695 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,915 students in grades 9-12, Park Vista Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,695 students
2,915 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
162 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#1168 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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53%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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66%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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80%
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Graduation Rate
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98%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
735
690
Grade 10 Students
597
754
Grade 11 Students
363
715
Grade 12 Students
-
756
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
49%
27%
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% Black
19%
15%
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% White
25%
48%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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