Ponte Vedra High School
Ponte Vedra is strongly associated with high-performing athletics — especially golf, soccer, swimming, cross country and lacrosse — alongside specialized biotechnology, IT and business programs.
Academies & Programs of Interest
St. Johns County Career Academies are sequences of elective courses built around a career theme, often with project-based learning, industry credentials and business/community connections. Programs of Interest may require an application and out-of-zone transportation is not generally provided.
What Ponte Vedra High School Is Known For
This section reflects the school’s visible programs, athletic traditions, arts culture and local identity — not a ranking of one school against another.
The light version
At Ponte Vedra, “Shark Week” can happen in almost any season if golf, soccer, swimming, cross country or lacrosse is chasing another trophy.
Local lore is intentionally light, affectionate and non-official.
Selected Verified Statewide Honors & Milestones
- Girls soccer — state champions in 2009, 2012, 2021, 2024 and 2025.
- Boys golf — state champions in 2013, 2015 and every year from 2017 through 2023.
- Girls swimming — four consecutive Class 3A state championships from 2021 through 2024.
- Girls cross country — 2024 Class 3A state champions.
- Competitive cheer — 2025 Extra Large Varsity state champions.
- Girls lacrosse — 2026 Class 2A state champions.
This is a selected verified list, not an all-time record book. Local, district and regional awards are intentionally excluded.