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Bartram Trail High School

Saint Johns, FL 32259

Phone: (904) 547-8340
Fax: (904) 547-8359
District: St. Johns

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public • Grades 8,9,10,11,12 • 2114 students

Bartram Trail High School, a public school located in Saint Johns, FL, serves grades 8-12 in the St. Johns.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Bartram Trail High School is a public school located in Saint Johns, FL. 2114 students attend Bartram Trail High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	8/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
College Readiness	9/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Florida Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	4/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: May 8, 2026

The reason this school has gone downhill is due to the quality of students moving here since Covid. The female students changed the dress code in a terrible way, since they wanted to wear skimpy clothing. Their parents who were liberals were constantly saying derogatory statements about the swim team bathing suits etc. The climate changed as these new transplants from NJ & NY were yelling slurs and starting fights on a daily basis. Teachers who had been employed for many years left to teach in Duval county as the level of disrespect toward them escalated. The students are not the same level of students that attended this school prior to Covid. I predict it will soon be a 6/10. It is a shame...

Posted: May 6, 2026

I went to Bartram for my freshman year and the first half of sophomore year. Personally, I did not have a great experience there, which is why I switched to virtual school after winter break.

A big issue for me was that a lot of teachers genuinely seemed like they did not want to be there, let alone teach. A lot of classes were just teachers reading a few sentences off a PowerPoint, handing out packets, and expecting students to teach themselves the material. On top of that, many teachers overload students with homework and do not seem to realize that students have 6 other classes plus lives outside of school like sports, clubs, band, theater, jobs, family responsibilities, etc.

Not all of the teachers were bad, and I did have a couple that I really liked, but overall the environment felt exhausting and unmotivating.

The administration and discipline system also felt very unfair and inconsistent. Some students could do something extreme and barely get punished, while others would get OSS for something much smaller.

The counselors were honestly one of the biggest issues for me and a lot of my friends. They often did not listen to what students actually wanted for classes and could be very pressuring, dismissive, and disrespectful. I know multiple students, including myself, who were put into classes they specifically said they did not want to take.

The bathrooms were also terrible. The bathrooms in the ninth grade hall were constantly broken, leaking water everywhere, and covered in slurs and other inappropriate writing.

Overall, I know some people enjoy Bartram, but my experience there has not been the best.

Posted: September 24, 2025

Poor communications between teachers and parents/students, luck of coordination with teachers and sports departments. Luck of communication between coaches and students/parents. I understand High Schooler needs to learn their own responsibility but not enough informations to especially new students and parents.

Posted: August 8, 2024

If you are thinking of settling here because of good schools, don't. The increasing taxes clealry are not improving this school. It is overcrowded, has a poor curriculum (especially behind on STEM and related clubs... although there are some available for $$$), and furthermore the counselors are absent. Luckily, my youngest has only 1 year left. If you have an option, look elsewhere

Posted: December 30, 2023

I am a senior at this school, and this school definitely has two faces. For some, this school is a breeze, and has a very nice presentation and fond memories. For others, this school can be hell on earth. Those with learning disabilities are part of that second group. Teachers deny accommodations left, right, and center. There are some that are good, and are helpful, but in mine, and my friends experience, it's not easy. Those who play sports definitely have a free pass when it comes to the standards and are revered by many. I would say I have floated by, testing extremely well, ending up as a International finalist in DECA. Some teachers are still just straight rude, although there are a handful that are well loved and care for their students. A few case managers are absolute saints and help their students immensely.

Posted: October 27, 2023

I am sophomore and this school has already made an impact. Not necessarily a good one, but not necessarily a bad one. Some of the people are just plain rude, the bathrooms have hateful comments on the stall walls, the homework is overwhelming (the teachers just dont get that we have 6 other classes) and the support is close to none. Now, Im not saying its all bad. Ive made some really amazing friends here and Im in the Band and Theater. (SPIRIT OF BARTRAM 4 LIFE) It all depends on your experience. Some days are amazing. Some days are so horrible you dont ever want to come back. (Also side note, the school has legit 0 substitutes. Whenever the teacher is absent, they sit us in the 9th grade cafeteria with 1 or 2 deans and call it a day) But, this school has helped me achieve so much. I dont know why I have to take 2 years of a language tho. Well, it just depends on your experience. If you have the worst time ever here, dont blame this review. If you have the absolute best time ever here, then yes, thank this anonymous writer :). Also ASL 2 FOR LIFE!!! But, yeah. I hope whoever comes here, has a time just as great an I did. But not better then mine tho ;)

Posted: April 12, 2023

I am a student currently in my senior year as of now and I am finishing my 4th year here in both the IT and AFJROTC program, the school itself is fine and enjoyable. I can safely say I enjoyed all my years here and nothing about it was outright bad, a few outliers here and there but not enough to be an issue to me.

Posted: November 6, 2022

I used to be a student here; the staff was always supportive and always willing to help. The school required to learn about mental illnesses and emotional wellbeing and a lot of the students seemed motivated.

Posted: February 3, 2022

Right now im a student there and all the freshmen are mostly bullies cause they have no friends likely cause they are rude and ignorant by calling me squirrel and just pushing me around for the fun of it so im happy that i get to leave this school next year

Posted: February 3, 2022

Posted: August 25, 2021

The communication at this school is horrible, way over crowded, they should have chrome books for the students instead of making them carry 100 pound backpacks cause no time in between classes to go to lockers.

Not welcoming or helpful for new students especially when moving during high school.

We have had the WORST teachers in all my kids school career. Several classes are watch videos at home and come to class and take tests.

If I would of known how bad it was I would of never moved to this area. Very disappointed

Posted: August 25, 2021

Posted: May 21, 2021

Overall not a good learning experience for my child in the St. Johns County School District. Started off great in elementary school; but, progressively went downhill in middle and high schools. While more independence is expected as a student grows older, teachers were only there to collect a paycheck and did not effectively teach to varying learning styles. Bartram was the worse. I agree with an earlier review regarding bullying and children with learning differences. Obviously things have not changed.

Posted: May 21, 2021

Posted: March 1, 2021

Could not have asked for a better high school experience for my children. From the academics to the athletics, Bartram is amazing. They have prepared my children, who range from standard classes to AP, to excel at everything they do. My children play on different sports teams here and we couldnt be more thrilled with the coaching. The teachers have gone above and beyond to ensure a fantastic education. Go Bears!

Posted: September 7, 2019

Wonderful principal, coaches, teachers, staff, and students.

Posted: September 7, 2019

Posted: August 12, 2018

Every teacher and coaches has their favorites, whether they show it or not. I think this is fine, as long as it doesn't affect thire grades and sports But Its very obviously affects in this school. Teachers and coaches are not professional enough to realize that all students are different and some are shyer than others.

Posted: August 12, 2018

Posted: February 5, 2018

After 3 years at this school I have had a handful of questions for multiple counselors. Each time I am completely dismissed or told" I have hundreds of students and can not spend individual time to assist you with your child's college reediness plan". Lazy 100% not helpful and should be ashamed to call themselves counselors.

Posted: February 5, 2018

hours of homework with little to no in class teaching. Students are not allowed to ask questions.

Posted: February 5, 2018

Although there are a few good teachers that unfortunately get lumped in with numerous bad teachers, I can not provide a better score for the school overall. Not allowing students to ask questions, incorrect grading, lack of skill in the subjects they are teaching.

Posted: February 5, 2018

Poor. Overall I will not send my other child here. Leadership is lacking, teachers are entitled and not helping students learn, they are checking a box for state scores. I would not recommend this school unless you as a parent have no desire to see your child excel or ask questions.

Posted: August 12, 2017

The victims get the same punishment as the bully. Bullies get away with attacking their victims because there is no consequences for them. My child's bully was a child of a worker at BTHS so absolutely nothing was done to protect my child.

Posted: August 12, 2017

There is no focus on learning disabilities. Just left to fail state testing and fail in life. Definitely have a plan in place for your child because college is not an option when your child has a learning disability and attends BT.

Posted: August 12, 2017

Terrible experience! School does not care about the future of individual students. They only care about sports teams and testing.

Posted: August 12, 2017

Homework is study guides to help with state testing.

Posted: August 12, 2017

If your student is in a sport, good grades are handed to them with little or no effort.

Posted: August 12, 2017

Bartram Trail only produces good test takers. All others are left behind to fail in life. There is no such thing as well-rounded individuals at BT.

Posted: June 29, 2017

My daughter loves her teachers and has improved her test scores since she started here 2 years ago. I highly recommend this school. Thanks.

Posted: June 29, 2017

Posted: April 20, 2017

I don't think bullying is discussed at all

Posted: April 20, 2017

they do encourage the students to join clubs and get involved.

Posted: April 20, 2017

some teachers are terrible and nothing is being done to address that.

Posted: April 20, 2017

No. Honestly, I think ever teacher should have every assignment online! Every kid these days is online. put the homework online with links to get help or even how to videos, especially on math.

Posted: April 20, 2017

I also have to agree with everything the previous poster said. It is very difficult to get ahold of anyone in the summer months, as the counselors work minimal hours. we just moved to the area from out of state. I have emailed at least 10 people in that school through the year with no response. The classes are overcrowded. one class my child is in has 38 kids. They are expecting over 400 new students for the 2017/2018 school year and they are already over crowded and has portables on order. Many of the teachers are terrible. They hold morning hours for the students that need help,(if they show up for them) but when my child went she was told, that she should know the material already and the teacher didn't help. then I tried to email other teachers in that department with no response. One day after school started my child was having problems and went to the office to talk to a counselor, she was told to fill out a slip and the counselor would call her in. Days later no call until I complained to someone in the office. Also if you come from a small town, do not expect this school to be like that, its huge, and unless your child is in the top 1% at a sport, they will not make the team, unless they have been there for years and already a favorite. if you do make the team, expect to shell out Thousands of dollars to play on them. oh and they want money for everything since most families in the school are very wealthy, they don't think of the hardships they put on the rest of the families. When we moved here I didn't have a way to check schools besides this website. I wish more would have spoke up so I could have known what its really like. PS if you are planning to move to the area, keep in mind that over 20000 more homes have been approved to be built. so more overcrowding, not just with the schools, but the roads too. They need traffic controllers at the entrance to the school because there is only one entrance to the school and it literally takes 15 minutes to just pull into the parking lot...St. Johns County needs to get this under control and build another High School.

Posted: October 20, 2016

My husband and I have a blended family, so I was originally on this site to leave a review of another school. But, when I saw most of the reviews of Bartram are two or three years old, I felt as if I should give a more recent review here as well. First off, the over crowding issue a couple of parents mentioned back in 2014 has still not been addressed by the school district and has gotten much worse in the past couple of years. Not enough seats at lunch, not enough school books to go around, and it took them forever to provide enough lockers for students this year due to over crowding. I am not quite sure why the school board thinks that's acceptable, but it isn't! One would think that an "A Rated" school would be on top of issues like this, but they aren't. Most focus by the local school board seems to be directed toward elementary schools, which is fine of course, but those students do age and go on to high schools that are not properly equipped. About half the teachers are simply "acceptable," while the other half aren't acceptable in the slightest....... especially math and science teachers who literally are more lost than the students they are teaching. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the St Johns County School District starts addressing over crowding issues in the HIGH SCHOOLS (not just the elementary schools and middle schools). My kids spend most of their days in portables where it's hot and uncomfortable, and they're taught by teachers who are just there for the paycheck, not to make a difference in a student's life. As I mentioned previously, my husband and I have a blended family of children of all age groups and going to various schools, so we tend to see a lot of what's going on in this district, and it isn't good! We moved here from the Duval district because of St Johns's County's high ratings, but have watched it go down hill drastically the past few years!

Posted: October 15, 2014

Great school. My student graduated last year. Really had a good four year experience. Had some really good teachers and counselors and now off to college.

Posted: October 13, 2014

Bartram Trail has great teachers that seem to actually care about your learning. Many teachers go out of their way to make sure you understand the material, having help sessions in the mornings before school or after. The students are friendly and there is a huge sense of community involvement when it comes to the school's sports. There are also many different options for courses to take. Bartram is well kept and I have enjoyed my experience as a student here!

Posted: August 25, 2014

The teachers are horrible. Many are rude and condescending. The sports programs are rigged and coaches pick favorites. DO NOT GO TO BARTRAM

Posted: August 4, 2014

So far, Bartram Trail High School has been awful. I'll be more specific: Apparently, the institution is so overworked and overcrowded, it's nearly impossible to get a counseling appointment just to register. In the meanwhile, as the clock ticks closer to the first day of school, you're left completely in the dark. Banned from attending orientation with no options to properly prepare your child, a half-hearted, last minute micro-orientation "might" be an option for those who are forced to wait to register. As a military family, we have enough ground under our feet to decipher good from not-so-ideal schools and there are red flags flying all over Bartram . The administration is curt and uncaring and it seems the principal struggles with effective planning strategies. I'll provide an update and amend the rating (if appropriate) once my student is actively attending... But it will be solely on the teachers and curriculum to turn this review around... Should be interesting since a review of the course catalog leaves MUCH to be desired.

Posted: December 23, 2013

The only thing this school has that means anything is it's football program. The teachers do not care about the students, the AFJROTC program is pathetic, and the school has a huge drug problem that no one is doing anything about.

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1	Durbin Crossing	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Saint Johns	FL	1.1 mi
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10	Highland Glen	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	FL	18.3 mi
11	Wolf Creek Townhomes	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville	FL	18.4 mi
12	The Reserve at Wynnfield Lakes	Apartment Complex	Jacksonville	FL	19.8 mi
13	Jacksonville Beaches	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Jacksonville Beach	FL	20.8 mi
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6	Avondale	Jacksonville	FL	18.4 mi
7	Riverside	Jacksonville	FL	19.1 mi
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