Serving 902 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Springs Community School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: High Springs Community School serves the northwest part of High Springs, FL, covering an area of approximately 64.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
High Springs Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
High Springs Community School's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
902 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
High Springs Community School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Springs Community School is 0.52, 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
#678 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
67%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is High Springs Community School's ranking?
High Springs Community School is ranked #678 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are High Springs Community School often compared to?
High Springs Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Butler Elementary School, Alachua Learning Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend High Springs Community School?
902 students attend High Springs Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of High Springs Community School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of High Springs Community School?
High Springs Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does High Springs Community School offer ?
High Springs Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is High Springs Community School part of?
High Springs Community School is part of Alachua School District.
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