Fernandina Beach High School

7
12 reviews
Grades
2-12
Students
954
Type
Public
School District
Nassau

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If your student is high achieving and can get in to the very limited AP options you will be fine. Students that get tracked into the general Ed classes are faced with classes that don't have access to books, "discussion based" math classes, and will likely never see a guidance counselor through their school career. The career focused classes like electricity and aerospace do not have access to the computer programs they need to be able to teach their classes, there is little parent communication. The facilities are in ill repair.
Posted by a parent on 4/26/2023
I have a sophmore at this school and I've been impressed with the teachers and staff. She is making good grades, enjoys (most) of her classes and teachers, is active in sports and band. Love the band program!! The overall community is wonderful
Posted by a parent on 4/3/2018
This school is good overall. It provides a safe and secure environment that almost feels sheltered at times. As a parent, I was never concerned about my daughter being safe at school or at any nightly activities which is very important and not the case at many other schools. The school provides many social and athletic options for the kids to have a well rounded high school experience. However, I feel like they should step it up academically. My daughter is smart, but she made great grades without a lot of effort. They often watch movies instead of read books and did no term papers. The school prides itself on how many students go on to college, however I think the more interesting stat is how many finish. Even my daughter who is now a freshman in college says she does not feel prepared to write the papers in the different styles and content asked of her. They offer many different AP classes, however how many students actually pass the AP tests to get the college credits. My daughter didn't and very few of her friends did either. The school really does have a lot to offer overall, but could improve on academics.
Posted by a parent on 11/25/2016
They do teach you good but there is times it could be more and but I did enjoy being at that school and I miss it to
Posted by a community member on 11/4/2015
I am a parent of two former students and a former employee. I agree that this is a decent school for education, but the principal is overdue for retirement. She runs that place like she is the dictator. There is no longer a Homecoming dance because some kids acted up at a former dance (10 years ago)! For years the junior class has worked hard to raise Prom funds to go somewhere nice off island, like downtown Jax. She said "No!" Her reasoning? Because not every student can afford transportation. If they can buy the tickets at $60 a piece and the $200 outfits, I think they could get to Jacksonville. And Jacksonville is the exact location of the high school graduation where all graduating seniors and their families are expected to bring themselves. Perhaps I am being over critical, but I am exasperated with her meaningless and out of touch rules. The sad thing is that my youngest will attend FBHS next year and I wish there could be changes made at the top prior to her arrival so that she could enjoy a great high school experience. She will get the education she needs to move on to college but what will her memories consist of? Prom at the Rec Center?? Come on, RETIRE!!!
Posted by a parent on 9/5/2014
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Fernandina Beach schools - Fernandina Beach High School is located at 435 Citrona Drive, Fernandina Beach FL 32034. Fernandina Beach High School is in the Nassau. Fernandina Beach High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 2-12.

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