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William M. Raines High School
(904) 924-3049
3663 Raines Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Level: 9-12
District: Duval County Public Schools

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Census Info	Value	Year
Student Teacher Ratio:	16.22%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	48.68%	(2008)
White, non-Hispanic:	0.56%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	98.32%	(2008)
Hispanic:	0.16%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	0.08%	(2008)
Multiracial:	0.88%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0%	(2008)

William M. Raines High School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	4
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

William M. Raines High School Reviews


Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-07-13 “I am a student at Raines High School i gradute Class of 2010 basically there are troubled kids at every school but Raines all around is e grat school with wonderful teachers who help you and try to build you up only thing that hurts the students are the misconceptions and the sterotypes put on us which most times are not true and the lack of sensitivity and organization in guidance” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2009-02-06 “horrible school. graduated last year and i'm now in college. now i can see how much they didn't teach me. i went their all 4 years and now i'm suffering for 4 more.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2009-01-10 “Another Class of '06 graduate here. Honestly, Raines bark is worse than its bite. I came from rival school Ribault, and Raines is in my opinion way better. Moral is higher, school appreciation is better, far less fights and a decent social surrounding. The students that go to Raines just seem more lively about what they want to do. Guidance could use some shaping up, and when I was there Carol Daniels was waaaaaaay too strict. If anyone see her, tell her class of '06 want new yearbooks wit color and our 'I Passed the FCAT' t-shirts. Raines atmosphere was almost family like. The bad rumors aren't true and the good ones don't get circulated. Im a proud Raines Viking.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-10-30 “Raines is a great school to me.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-09-25 “I am a Raines graduate, class of 06'. I cannot speak for how the school is now, but during my four years there I has a pretty good experience. In terms of education the staff and principal were very diligent about preparing students for the FCAT. Like any school you have your delinquents, but overall I would not say it's a bad school. There is a new principal now so maybe the kids are allowed more freedom. Carol Daniels was my principal and she was a little too strict. If you take away the only fun kids have at school, pep rallies, mock wedding, funeral ect, they are going to act out in protest. You have a strike a balance between education and extracurricular activities. I went to school to learn and not goof around so I received a valuable education that is still benefiting me now in college. E.Hope” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2008-08-25 “This school is not as bad as society see it. It focuses on tradition and academics. Students show pride in their school and the things in which their school is involved with. Just because the school receives a grade of a 'F' it does not put the students down but makes them strive to be their best and do their best. Just like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a community to build a school and it's reputation.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2007-11-24 “This school is bad. It needs alot of improvements. Fights go on alot too.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-11-02 “Ever since the change in administration at William M. Raines, I have notice a significant increase in parental involvement as well as a sense of pride in academic achievements with the students at this high school. I am truly impressed to see so many young black male who have made the Honor Roll and are members of the National Honor Society. Bravo William M Raines!! Even though there are a few bad apples, that doesn't mean they spoil the whole bunch. Most of the negative press that the school receives are based from the surrounding community and is not associated with anyone attending William M Raines High School. Proud Parent” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-04-15 “Raines high school has an excellent engeneering program and it's not the school that's bad its just a few of the kids who's making the school going down. IF the kids that don't do their work how are they going to pass the FCAT. So the kids who don't do their work make everyone and the school look bad.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 4 2004-07-30 “Raines High School is a school that takes a lot of pride not only in its athletic department, but academically as well. The parents in the community really need to support their school. The answer is not pulling your child out because the school receives an 'F' grade. 'F' does not mean that the teachers are failing to educate your child. Your child is being taught and if he or she is retaining the information they will have no problem passing the FCAT. You need to be a supportive parent. Don't blame teachers simply because the state says that the grade is an 'F'. There are quality people in the school that really care. The administration and teachers are workling feverishly to develop all the students in the school. Please do not allow others to fool you about education vs. letgation. Proud Viking” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2004-05-27 “I know for a fact that the guidance department at William M. Raines High School is so sorry. They did not have any ACT Packets there this year or last year whatsoever. Now how are the students to further their education if they can't do what's necessary to do so? Angry Parent.”