For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,919 students in 32609, FL.
The top ranked public high schools in 32609, FL are Gainesville High School, Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Alachua Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 32609 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 32609, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 32609 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gainesville High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32609, FL Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3440 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 5-12
| 35 students
Rank: #33.
Alachua Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3430 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alachua County Jail
Alternative School
3333 Ne 39th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-2160
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
32609, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Genesis Preparatory School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
207 Nw 23rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 379-1188
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
Hoggetowne Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1717 Ne 9 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 367-4369
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Love To Learn Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Charter School
125 Nw 23rd Ave Ste 3
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 381-1900
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
3500 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 955-6715
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3930 Ne 15 Street
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 336-4777
Grades: 2-5
| 46 students
One Room Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4180 Ne 15th St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 376-4014
Grades: 6-8
| 35 students
3501 Ne 12 St
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Gainesville, FL 32609
(352) 373-2747
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 32609, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in 32609, FL include Gainesville High School, Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Alachua Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 32609, FL?
4 public high schools are located in 32609, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in 32609, FL?
32609, FL public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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