Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

School District of Duval

Jacksonville, Florida

1,003 students

High School, Grades 6–12

(904)630-6805 School Website

1,003

Students

18.9:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot

Key metrics at a glance

Avg SAT Score

1,150

B+

out of 1600

Good

Avg ACT Score

out of 36

Average

AP Courses

courses offered

Excellent

AP Enrollment

33%

C+

of students

Good

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

B-

students per teacher

Average

Graduation Rate

95%

A+

Excellent

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Explore 29 courses in the 2025-26 catalog for Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

AP Human Geography

9-12

Advanced Placement course in human geography. Available starting in 9th grade. Students explore complex topics related to human populations, cultural patterns, political organization, agricultural and urban land use, and economic development.

AP U.S. History

10-12

Advanced Placement United States History course covering American history from pre-Columbian era to present. Prepares students for the AP exam and college-level historical analysis.

AP World History

9-12

Advanced Placement World History course examining global historical developments, patterns, and processes from prehistory to present.

AP U.S. Government & Politics

11-12

Advanced Placement course studying American government, political systems, constitutional principles, and civic engagement.

AP Biology

10-12

Advanced Placement Biology course covering molecular biology, genetics, evolution, ecology, and other biological sciences at college level.

AP Environmental Science

10-12

Advanced Placement course examining environmental science principles, ecological systems, environmental issues, and sustainability.

AP English Literature & Composition

11-12

Advanced Placement English course focusing on literary analysis, critical reading of literature, and advanced composition skills.

Language Arts - Grade 6

Core English language arts course covering reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literary analysis. Students must successfully complete 6th grade Language Arts for promotion to 7th grade. One core course failed and not recovered during the academic year may be recovered during DCPS Summer Education Programs.

Language Arts - Grade 7

Core English language arts course covering reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literary analysis. Required for middle school promotion. Students must successfully complete three or more 7th grade core courses to be promoted to 8th grade.

Language Arts - Grade 8

Core English language arts course covering reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and literary analysis. Required for middle school promotion. Students must successfully complete all four 8th grade core courses for promotion to 9th grade.

Mathematics - Grade 6

Core mathematics course appropriate to 6th grade level. Required for middle school promotion. Students must successfully complete 6th grade Mathematics for promotion to 7th grade.

Mathematics - Grade 7

Core mathematics course appropriate to 7th grade level. Required for middle school promotion. Students must successfully complete three or more 7th grade core courses to be promoted to 8th grade.

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School Details

Address

1701 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

Phone

(904)630-6805

Website

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District

Duval

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2025-2026

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School Mission

“At Darnell-Cookman, excellence is not just our expectation, it's our tradition. Through rigorous academics, a nurturing environment, and a focus on innovation and discovery, our students are prepared to lead, learn, and serve in the ever-evolving world of medicine and beyond. The school is Duval County's only state and nationally ranked medical magnet school, offering an all-encompassing, in-depth medical experience for students in grades 6 through 12 through partnerships with world-renowned medical and university institutions.”

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