F. W. Buchholz High School
F. W. Buchholz High School serves 2,290 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
F. W. Buchholz High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
F. W. Buchholz High School's student population of 2,290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,290 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 87 teachers |
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School Comparison
F. W. Buchholz High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of F. W. Buchholz High School is 0.63, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #903 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 33% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 56% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alachua School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (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 | 673 students
1.6 miles
301 Nw 62nd St
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 955-6717 1.6 PK-5 673 - Gainesville Westwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,039 student
2.0 miles
3215 Nw 15th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6718 2.0 6-8 1,039 - Gainesville Littlewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
2.1 miles
812 Nw 34th St
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6712 2.1 PK-5 729 - Gainesville Glen Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 456 students
2.2 miles
2826 Nw 31st Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 955-6708 2.2 PK-5 456 - Gainesville William S. Talbot Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 756 students
2.2 miles
5701 Nw 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352) 955-6716 2.2 PK-5 756
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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