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Alachua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 28,820 students in Alachua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Alachua School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
64 Schools
4,235 Schools
# Students
28,820 Students
2,830,604 Students
# Teachers
1,576 Teachers
159,344 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Alachua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
46 Students
7,229 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,491 Students
79,084 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,607 Students
1,003,460 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
36%
# Black Students
9,786 Students
601,873 Students
% Black Students
34%
21%
# White Students
11,757 Students
1,020,770 Students
% White Students
41%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
4,943 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,096 Students
113,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
58,898
# Students in K Grade:
2,128
199,368
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,188
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,201
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,308
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,140
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,349
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,189
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,130
219,532
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,278
226,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,297
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,129
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,148
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,047
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,385 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,399 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$357 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$415 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,385
$12,135
Spending / Student
$14,399
$11,783
Best Alachua School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Healthy Learning Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13505 West Newberry Rd
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 372-2279
Grades: K-5
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Alachua Learning Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alachua Learning Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11100 W State Road 235
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-2080
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5408 Sw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 373-5223
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Boulware Springs Charter
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1303 Ne 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 244-9732
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11525 Nw 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2828
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Hidden Oak Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Fort Clarke Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lawton M. Chiles Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 School House Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 333-2825
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Micanopy Area Cooperative School Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
802 Nw Seminary Ave
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-0990
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #1010.
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4601 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6955
Grades: PK-5
| 860 students
Rank: #1111.
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: 6-12
| 430 students
Rank: #1212.
High Springs Community School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1015 N Main St
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1958
Grades: PK-8
| 953 students
Rank: #1313.
William S. Talbot Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1414.
Archer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14533 Sw 170th St
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Archer, FL 32618
(352) 495-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1515.
Oak View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 Sw 250th St
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Newberry, FL 32669
(352) 472-1102
Grades: 5-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1616.
Alachua Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2802 Ne 8th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7584
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1717.
F. W. Buchholz High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 2,472 students
Rank: #1818.
Littlewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712
Grades: PK-5
| 667 students
Rank: #1919.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1262 Nw 31st Drive
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2020.
Kanapaha Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5005 Sw 75th St
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 955-6960
Grades: 6-8
| 1,122 students
Rank: #2121.
Caring & Sharing Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1951 Se 4th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 372-1004
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #2222.
Gainesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Nw 13th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6707
Grades: 7-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #2323.
Fort Clarke Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9301 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 333-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 942 students
Rank: #2424.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Se 12th St
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6711
Grades: 6-9
| 735 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1817 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-7671
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
North Central Florida Public Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Ne 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 379-2902
Grades: 8-12
| 182 students
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Siatech At Gainesville
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7022 Nw 10th Pl
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 333-7952
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #2828.
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3800 Nw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6706
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2929.
Micanopy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Nw Okehumkee
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Micanopy, FL 32667
(352) 466-1090
Grades: 6-12
| 97 students
Rank: #3030.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Nw 15th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #3131.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1912 Nw 5th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Gainesville, FL 32603
(352) 955-6705
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #3232.
Professional Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Grades: PK-12
| 263 students
Rank: #3333.
C. W. Norton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6765
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #3434.
The One Room School House Project
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: K-6
| 188 students
Rank: #3535.
Santa Fe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16213 Nw Us Highway 441
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1125
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-1125
Grades: 9-12
| 1,112 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alachua School District?
Alachua School District manages 64 public schools serving 28,820 students.
What is the rank of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District is ranked #28 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua School District?
41% of Alachua School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Alachua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,399 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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