By type & area
High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore
18 high schools (grades 9-12) are registered with the state in Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore, and 14 accept the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,409 K-3 · $7,821 4-8 · $7,629 9-12 in 2026-27). Everything west of the river and the I-10/I-295 interchange, including Ortega, Normandy Boulevard and the Cecil-side communities. Large Baptist campuses and Catholic high school sit alongside small neighborhood academies.
Copied from the state record. School details on this page come from the Florida Department of Education Private School Directory (Duval district), pulled October 28, 2026. The scholarship flags are the state's own participant flags on that date. The state does not collect tuition, so confirm the price with the school.
What does the scholarship mean here? The 2026-27 award for grades 9-12 is $7,629 in Duval. Most high schools add need-based aid for the remainder.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | State scholarship | FES-UA / PEP | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Excellence 4441 Wesconett Blvd., Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | ✓ |
| Access Hope 23 Jackson Ave. N., Jacksonville 32220 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Atrium School 4530-15 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Bishop John J. Snyder High School 5001 Samaritan Way, Jacksonville 32210 | Catholic Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 09-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Career Prep Academy of Westside 7945 103rd Street#17-19, Jacksonville 32210 | Islamic, Jewish & Other Faith Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 06-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Eagle's View Academy 7788 Ramona Blvd. West, Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immanuel Academy of Excellence 8247 West Ramona Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Jacksonville Christian Academy 11697 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | Not listed | — | — |
| Joshua Christian Academy 924 St Clair St, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lighthouse Christian School Westside 6800 West 5th Street, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 01-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Old Plank Christian Academy 8964 Old Plank Road, Jacksonville 32220 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Striving for Excellence Academy 1718 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville 32254 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| TDH Foundation 440 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville 32254 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Temple Christian Academy 4200 Georgetown Dr., Jacksonville 32210 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| The ARC Jacksonville Academy West 4401 Wesconnett Boulevard, Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | 12-12 | Not listed | ✓ | — |
| The Science and Math Institute 4640 Ricker Road, Jacksonville 32210 | Independent & Secular Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Trinity Christian Academy 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| West Meadows Baptist Academy 11711 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville 32221 | Christian Schools | Westside, Ortega, Normandy & Lake Shore | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Question | A listing on this site is | A listing on this site is not |
|---|---|---|
| Where do the facts come from? | A copy of the school's own filing with the Florida DOE | A review, a ranking or an endorsement |
| What does the scholarship flag mean? | The state lists the school as a participant on the pull date | A promise the school has seats or will accept your child |
| What about price? | A reminder to ask the school | A tuition figure, since the state does not collect one |
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