Serving 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Professional Magnet At Loften High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Professional Magnet At Loften High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Professional Magnet At Loften High School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Professional Magnet At Loften High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Professional Magnet At Loften High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1814 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
28%
21%
White
51%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professional Magnet At Loften High School's ranking?
Professional Magnet At Loften High School is ranked #1814 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Professional Magnet At Loften High School often compared to?
Professional Magnet At Loften High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. W. Buchholz High School, P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Professional Magnet At Loften High School?
The graduation rate of Professional Magnet At Loften High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Professional Magnet At Loften High School?
263 students attend Professional Magnet At Loften High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Professional Magnet At Loften High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional Magnet At Loften High School?
Professional Magnet At Loften High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Professional Magnet At Loften High School offer ?
Professional Magnet At Loften High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Professional Magnet At Loften High School part of?
Professional Magnet At Loften High School is part of Alachua School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
I go to loften and it the best school I've ever attended. the teachers are amazing. Every class is small and loften is great for hands on learning. No one is ever ignored. schools never boring. I hate missing school now, when I attended other schools id do ANYTHING to stay home or skip school but not anymore.
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