School DecisionSchoolDecision
School Comparison

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
vs.
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
  • JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (1,080 vs. 119).
  • JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (562 vs. 0).
  • JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (143 vs. 25).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 7 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (1,080 vs. 119).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (562 vs. 0).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (143 vs. 25).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL (3 vs. 0).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL

7 metrics were reported by JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
95%
Graduating cohort
340
AP courses offered
20
AP enrollment
676
IB enrollment
158
Dual enrollment
38
Students per counselor
529.3:1

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
$10,978.77
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
$10,978.77
Local revenue share
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
41.5%
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
41.5%
State revenue share
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
40%
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
40%
Federal revenue share
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
18.4%
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
18.4%
District chronic absenteeism rate
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL
39.9%
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL
39.9%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Leon County
$65,074
Leon County
$65,074
Poverty rate
Leon County
18.5%
Leon County
18.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Leon County
48.6%
Leon County
48.6%
Unemployment rate
Leon County
3.5%
Leon County
3.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.