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 2015-16 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 2015-16 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 2015-16 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%.
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- F. W. Buchholz High School's student population of 2,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 3,601 schools in Florida (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 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% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 52% |
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| 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% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alachua School District | |
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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