Newberry High School is a public high school located at 400 SW 258th Street in the city of Newberry, Florida. It is a 1A school. The school offers a magnet program in criminal justice, numerous clubs, and an athletic program. NHS was rated an A school for the 2012–2013 school year.
Serving 791 students in grades 8-12, Newberry High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Newberry High School serves the southwest part of Newberry, FL, covering an attendance area of approximately 163.6 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 7.4 miles, while some may be as far as 17.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newberry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Newberry High School's student population of 791 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newberry High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newberry High School is 0.66, 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
#1360 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newberry High School's ranking?
Newberry High School is ranked #1360 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Newberry High School often compared to?
Newberry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, F. W. Buchholz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newberry High School?
The graduation rate of Newberry High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Newberry High School?
791 students attend Newberry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Newberry High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newberry High School?
Newberry High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberry High School offer ?
Newberry High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newberry High School part of?
Newberry High School is part of Alachua School District.
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