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about dcps
Duval County Public Schools has more
than 160
schools which are divided into four clusters: two
elementary clusters, one middle school cluster and one
high school cluster. The county covers approximately
841-square miles and is populated by nearly 800,000
residents.
Vision
Every student will graduate
from Duval County Public Schools with the knowledge and
skills to be successful in post-secondary education
and/or the workforce.
Mission
The Duval County Public
School System is committed to providing high quality
educational opportunities that will inspire all students
to acquire and use the knowledge and skills needed to
succeed in a global economy and culturally diverse
world.
Core Beliefs
- The academic success of every student in Duval
County is the top priority of the Duval County
School Board.
- The Duval County School Board believes that our
greatest strength as a school district is the
racial, gender, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity
of our students and community.
- The achievement gap in Duval County can and must
be eliminated.
- All DCPS children can be academically prepared
to reach their dreams.
- All DCPS children can learn at grade level.
- Every school in Duval County can be a
high-performing organization, both academically and
operationally.
- High quality teachers, supported with high
quality, on-going professional development, must
drive our rigorous, intellectually and artistically
challenging curriculum.
- Academic and operational resources can and must
be adequately distributed throughout all DCPS
schools.
- All schools can be safe learning environments
where every student and adult is valued and
respected.
These beliefs serve as the foundation
upon which the Board will rely to guide all policy
decisions and actions.
Facts and Figures about dcps
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Total
students:
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123,200* |
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Student
ethnicity:
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White (43.6%), Black (42.7%), Hispanic (6.2%), Asian (3.6%), and Other
(4.0%)
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Total
cost per student per year:
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$8,414***
Citizen's Guide
to the Duval County Public Schools 2008/2009 Adopted Budget |
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Graduation
rate:
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65.9%*** |
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Dropout
rate:
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3.3% *** |
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% of seniors planning to attend college**:
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37.8% plan to attend full-time
58.8% plan to attend part-time |
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Tests/Examinations:
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Scholastic Assessment Test, American College Test,
and the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test.
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| ACT
Scores:
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Duval County's average is 19.5, compared to the state's
average of 20.3 |
| SAT
Scores:
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Math: Duval 492, Florida 496
Critical Reading: Duval 498, Florida 496 |
| Curriculum:
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Duval County Public Schools implements a standards-based reform model for
improving instruction and student achievement in all schools. The focus has been
to provide instruction based on a rigorous curriculum with high expectations for
student work and mastery of standards. Instruction is provided through Readers
Workshop, Writers Workshop, and Mathematics Workshop and engages students in
their learning. The Academic Programs site provides additional information
regarding the Sunshine State Standards, New Standards Performance Standards,
curriculum, and performance assessment. |
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employees:
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14,520 (8,715 teachers).
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*The total number of students fluctuates throughout
the year due to transfers in and out of the school
system. ***Figures are based upon 2007-2008 school
year.
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