Serving 1,112 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe High School's student population of 1,112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe High School is 0.59, 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
#1892 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
59%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1892 out of 3,655 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 56% 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 89%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
1,112 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Santa Fe High School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Alachua School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day for Students
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
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