Serving 1,575 students in grades 9-12, James Rickards High School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
James Rickards High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Rickards High School is 0.48, 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.
James S. Rickards High School is a public high school in
Tallahassee, Florida. For the 2004-2005 school year, the Florida
Department of Education gave the school a D rating after its
students scored poorly on standardized tests in reading and math.
However, it was ranked 115th in Newsweek's list of 1,000 top high
schools, due to the huge number of AP and IB exams taken by some of
its students.
Rickards has hosted an International Baccalaureate program since
1994, creating a culturally diverse mix of students and a varied
ethnic focus. The school has many programs that demonstrate
cultural diversity and equality, one of which focuses on
traditional dance and clothes.
The school's mascot, originally the Rickards Redskins, was changed
to the Rickards Raiders in 2000 because of controversy over the
term redskin and its racial connotations. The school colors are
blue and gold.
Rickards is notable for its award-winning Mu Alpha Theta and
National Junior Classical League teams, as well as its marching
band, which is heavily influenced by the FAMU "Marching 100".
Vision: "To provide students with a caring, supportive
learning environment that allows them to reach their maximum
potential through quality programs, instruction and experiences."
Mission statement: "To produce graduates with skills and
competencies to succeed on local, state, national, and
international levels and who are responsible, self-supporting, and
productive members of our society."
Marching Band: James S. Rickards High currently has an
exceptional marching band, known for their unique high-stepping
style.
Other: James S. Rickards High also has a noteworthy
symphonic band and jazz band.
Achievements in Mathematics: The James S. Rickards Math Team
is ranked among the top in the nation in Mu Alpha Theta.
麻豆果冻传媒 Results: 2006 Florida State Convention: 3rd Place.
2006 National Convention: 3rd Place.
2005 Florida State Convention: 3rd Place.
2005 National Convention: 4th Place.
The members of the Rickards Math Team have also endeavored in other
national mathematical competitions such as the American Mathematics
Competition (AMC - State and Regional Champions 2003-2006), the
American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), the United
States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the Princeton
University Math Competition, the Harvard-MIT Math Tournament
(HMMT), and the American Regions Math League (ARML). Two
distinguished members have also served as the captains for the
state ARML Team and HMMT Team.
In 2005, 4 students from Rickards advanced to the USAMO, and one
(Keenan Pepper) received an Honorable Mention with a score of 28 on
the USAMO. He was allowed to take the TST (Team Selection Test)
when he attended the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program, as did
Rickards alumnus Shaanan Shetty in 2002.
In 2006, 3 Rickards students advanced to the USAMO. At both the
2006 State and National Mu Alpha Theta convention, Rickards placed
third, its highest national placing to date.
Other Clubs: Rickards has a multitude of clubs and after
school activities, though the Math club is the largest. Some other
clubs include: Junior Classical League; Brain Bowl; Physics Club;
Junior Engineering Technical Society; National Honors Society;
Student Government Association; Future Business Leaders of America;
Model U.N.; Florida's Future Educators of America; Spanish Club;
French Club; Chess Club; Gospel Choir; ROTC; 20th Century: before
and after school programs; Black History Brain Bowl; Reading
Raiders Book Club.
James Rickards High School is ranked #3195 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of James Rickards High School?
The graduation rate of James Rickards High School is 83%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend James Rickards High School?
1,575 students attend James Rickards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of James Rickards High School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Rickards High School?
James Rickards High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Rickards High School offer ?
James Rickards High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is James Rickards High School part of?
Quality of programs were not excellent, when I was a student at Rickards, however their music and drama courses were wonderful. The teachers were very informed and they kept you on your toes. The things that I learned at Rickards, such as economics & photography, has really made my interests in life that more pleasant.
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