F. W. Buchholz High School
- F. W. Buchholz High School serves 2,252 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- F. W. Buchholz High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
- F. W. Buchholz High School operates within the Alachua School District.
- Alachua School District's 78% graduation rate is lower than the Florida state average of 82%.
Top Placements (Florida)
F. W. Buchholz High School is Listed among the top public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- F. W. Buchholz High School's student population of 2252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,252 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 89 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- F. W. Buchholz High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of F. W. Buchholz High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 54% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 52% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 32% |
| Black | 19% | 23% |
| White | 58% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
District Comparison
- The school district of F. W. Buchholz High School is Alachua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 74 school districts in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Alachua School District's student population of 29,305 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 63% over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $10,110 in this district is less than the state average of $12,987. The district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $9,472 is less than the state average of $13,734. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Alachua School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 66 | 22 |
| Number of Students Managed | 29,305 | 10,175 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 54% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 52% |
| District Graduation Rate | 78% | 82% |
| District Total Revenue | $281 MM | $132 MM |
| District Spending | $264 MM | $140 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $10,110 | $12,987 |
| District Spending / Student | $9,472 | $13,734 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to F. W. Buchholz High School is Alachua Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologies High School (3.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Westwood Middle School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Myra Terwilliger Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gainesville Myra Terwilliger Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 712 students
1.6 miles
301 Nw 62nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352)955-6717 1.6 PK-5 712 - Gainesville Westwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 940 students
2.0 miles
3215 Nw 15th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352)955-6718 2.0 6-8 940 - Gainesville Littlewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 699 students
2.1 miles
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352)955-6712 2.1 PK-5 699 - Gainesville Glen Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 492 students
2.2 miles
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352)955-6708 2.2 PK-5 492 - Gainesville William S. Talbot Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 717 students
2.2 miles
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352)955-6716 2.2 PK-5 717
School Reviews
| 5 a. Quality of academic programs - Great!
b. Availability of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities - There are plenty of them. If there isn't one you want, you just make a group for one!
c. Academic or athletic awards - They award what needs to be awarded
d. Facilities - Very clean
e. Level of parent involvement - Parents are encouraged to be involved at the school - Posted by Student/Alumni - wanks |
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