Fleming Island High School is a public senior high school located in Fleming Island, Florida and is part of the Clay County School District. The school opened in 2003 and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The team name is the Golden Eagles and the school colors are green and gold.
Serving 1,862 students in grades 9-12, Fleming Island High School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 1,862 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fleming Island High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fleming Island High School's student population of 1,862 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,862 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Gold, Green
School Rankings
Fleming Island High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fleming Island High School is 0.52, 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
#883 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
14%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fleming Island High School's ranking?
Fleming Island High School is ranked #883 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Fleming Island High School often compared to?
Fleming Island High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fleming Island High School?
The graduation rate of Fleming Island High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fleming Island High School?
1,862 students attend Fleming Island High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Fleming Island High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fleming Island High School?
Fleming Island High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fleming Island High School offer ?
Fleming Island High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fleming Island High School part of?
Fleming Island High School is part of Clay School District.
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