Sandalwood is one of the largest high schools in Duval County, Florida. Sandalwood remains an "A" school for the fourth straight year, with a graduation rate of 99%. Sandalwood is a designated School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education and is also a School Exceeding Standards by ECTAC. Sandalwood continues to be an AVID Demonstration Site and serves as a United Nations Child-Friendly School. The Sandalwood faculty and staff encourage all visitors to take a glimpse at all the incredible programs geared towards making every student successful while in our classrooms, in preparation for the journey beyond graduation. 

Every student is inspired and prepared for success in college or a career, and life.

To provide educational excellence in every school, in every classroom, for every student, every day.

We expect the highest standards throughout our organization from the School Board and Superintendent to the student.

We foster positive relationships based on mutual respect, transparency, honesty, and the consistent demonstration of actions.

We create dynamic systems and processes that solve problems and overcome challenges.

We promote an environment that ensures equal opportunity, honors differences, and values diversity.

We are a community of individuals who share a collective responsibility to achieve our common mission.

Develop Great Educators and Leaders.