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One of America's Best High Schools
Experts routinely name us one of America’s best high schools — we just happen to be located right here in Duval County. While our academic excellence is unsurpassed, you won’t find stuffy teachers and one-dimensional students. Paxon’s faculty and staff are engaged and encouraging. Our students are enthusiastic about learning, come from diverse backgrounds, and have diverse interests, as well. At Paxon, we do everything possible to help our students succeed. With hard work, determination, and looking out for one another, our highest expectations, theirs, and yours will be met.
Paxon is exclusively for advanced learning and college prep. We offer a comprehensive array of AP classes so students can earn college credits.
A Diverse Community
We are a diverse community of learners made up of many races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
A Supportive School Culture
Our culture is demanding but supportive. Our passion and our mission are to help each student reach his or her potential.
Paxon Programs
Advanced Placement
Ensures that students receive a college-level education while still in high school, potentially enabling them to receive college credit at hundreds of colleges and universities.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at Paxon allows students to participate in an internationally recognized course of study aimed to encourage students to be knowledgeable and inquiring, but also caring and compassionate.
At Paxon, our students are scholars and artists. The Paxon Fine Arts programs including vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, and theatre help students to unleash their creative genius in award winning programs.
Army JROTC
The Paxon SAS Army JROTC Golden Eagle Battalion's mission is to "Motivate young people to be better citizens." The course curriculum is designed to teach leadership and citizenship skills.
Digital Video Technology Academy
Students in the Academy of Digital Video Technology learn leadership and communication skills while assuming responsibility for the overall production of digital video activities.
