Gaines Alternative At Hamblen
Tel:
(904)547-8560
- Gaines Alternative At Hamblen serves 35 students in grades 5-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gaines Alternative At Hamblen's student population of 35 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-12 |
| Total Students | 35 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gaines Alternative At Hamblen's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is 0.20, which is less 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | n/a | 32% |
| Black | 9% | 22% |
| White | 89% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤20% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | ST. JOHNS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is St. Johns Virtual Franchise (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is St. Johns Virtual Franchise (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is St. Johns Virtual Franchise (0.0 miles away)
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School Reviews
| 2 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. - Posted by Parent - allan |
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