William Marion Raines Senior High School opened its doors at 3663 Clarkson Avenue on January 25,1965 with a flourish.
⭐️ "B" Rated by the State
⭐️ 99% Graduation Rate
William Marion Raines Senior High School is the Longest Serving Historically Black High School in Jacksonville, Florida that is still predominately serving students of color. From then until today, the school has been a leader in education. Raines is the longest serving historically black high school in Jacksonville, Florida still predominately serv
06/13/2026
🚌 Planning ahead for the 2026-27 school year? Don't forget to register for bus transportation!
All students who plan to ride the bus next year — including self-contained ESE students — must complete bus registration through Focus.
✅ Register early to help ensure a smooth start to the school year.
💻 Visit this link for step-by-step directions and additional information. - https://ow.ly/jieR50Zavxt
06/11/2026
2026-2027 District Calendar
06/07/2026
Eight years ago, on the William Marion Raines High School pageant stage, Aaliyah confidently shared her dream of becoming a defense attorney. At the time, it was a goal she carried in her heart, not knowing exactly how the journey would unfold.
Today, that dream has come full circle. From pageant interviews and evening gowns to casebooks, exams, and long nights in law school, every step has led her closer to the vision she once spoke into existence.
As she celebrates graduating from law school, we are reminded that dreams don't work unless you do, and that the goals you declare today can become the reality you live tomorrow. The young person who stood on that Raines' stage would be proud. The future defense attorney she dreamed of becoming is no longer just a dream, it's becoming a reality.
Congratulations, Aaliyah Core, Esquire‼️♥️👑⚖️🎓✨
Eight years ago, on the William Marion Raines High School pageant stage, Aaliyah confidently shared her dream of becoming a defense attorney. At the time, it was a goal she carried in her heart, not knowing exactly how the journey would unfold.
Today, that dream has come full circle. From pageant interviews and evening gowns to casebooks, exams, and long nights in law school, every step has led her closer to the vision she once spoke into existence.
As she celebrates graduating from law school, we are reminded that dreams don't work unless you do, and that the goals you declare today can become the reality you live tomorrow. The young person who stood on that Raines' stage would be proud. The future defense attorney she dreamed of becoming is no longer just a dream, it's becoming a reality.
Congratulations, Aaliyah Core, Esquire‼️♥️👑⚖️🎓✨
06/01/2026
Commencement 2026
05/30/2026
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕔𝕣𝕠𝕨𝕟𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕓𝕦𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕟𝕘, 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕍𝕚𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕖𝕘𝕒𝕔𝕪 𝕚𝕤 𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕟 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣❗️👑🎤🎼
𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝕙𝕒𝕚𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕂𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 ℚ𝕦𝕖𝕖𝕟𝕤 𝕠𝕗 ℍ𝕚𝕡 ℍ𝕠𝕡‼️
05/29/2026
| Monday | 7:30am - 2:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 3pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 3pm |