Santa Fe High School is a high school serving grades 9–12 from the Alachua-High Springs area in the northwestern part of Alachua County, Florida. It is located in Alachua, Florida and a part of the Alachua County Public Schools.
Serving 1,132 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Santa Fe High School serves the northwest part of Alachua, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 280 square miles. Families within this area typically experience a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 13.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe High School's student population of 1,132 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Fe High School 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 Santa Fe High School is 0.61, 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
#2158 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
19%
21%
White
58%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe High School's ranking?
Santa Fe High School is ranked #2158 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Santa Fe High School often compared to?
Santa Fe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newberry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
1,132 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Santa Fe High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Alachua School District.
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