What grades does JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL serve?

As a High school, JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL serves students in TALLAHASSEE, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL located?

You can find JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL in TALLAHASSEE, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL?

At JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL, there are approximately 23.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in TALLAHASSEE, FL?

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL is among the schools serving TALLAHASSEE, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301

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Sep

Mon

Fall HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Leon County Schools

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

New Year's DayEventDistrict-wide

No School - Leon County Schools

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,575

Student:Teacher

23.9:1

Locale

Urban

District

LEON

Econ. Disadvantaged

57.1%

Phone

(850)414-5500

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

37%

21th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

23%

8th percentile in FL

Graduation Rate

95%

Chronic Absenteeism

40.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

20 courses offered

676 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

17 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

38 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

562 test takers

Athletics

23 sports, 26 teams

511 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1

Worse than average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

738

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

78.23

94% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,997

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,277

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,576

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 40%Local 42%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.0%

Unemployment rate

8.3%

Uninsured residents

7.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,466

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,110

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,503 (29%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,373 (27%)

Autism

816 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

445 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

317 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

106 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,718

Current enrollment

Stable(+8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 21, 2026

Fall Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day

No School - Leon County Schools

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in LEON. JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Fall HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Leon County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide No School - Leon County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break - Leon County Schools	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good FridayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Exam Days / Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Exam Days / Early Release - Leon County Schools	half_day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Last Day of School - Leon County Schools	Event	—