Serving 65 students in grades 5-12, Gaines Alternative At Hamblen ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen's student population of 65 students has grown by 282% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers (18-19)
3 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3444 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Hispanic
9%
38%
Black
31%
21%
White
52%
34%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaines Alternative At Hamblen's ranking?
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is ranked #3444 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen?
The graduation rate of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gaines Alternative At Hamblen?
65 students attend Gaines Alternative At Hamblen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gaines Alternative At Hamblen offer ?
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaines Alternative At Hamblen part of?
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is part of St. Johns School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
A punishment facility where "Zero tolerance" overrides any common sense judgement. Students are planted in front of computer screens doing sub-level grade work, forbidden to speak and deprived of social interaction.
5 10/10/2025
The children are at this school because they cannot behave themselves at normal schools. So yea, they aren't allowed to talk in class keeps students from fighting with each other. And Allan, if your child behaved, to begin with, he/she wouldn't be deprived of social interaction and would be going to a normal school.
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