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Public high school · Alachua · Gainesville, Florida

A.quinn Jones Center

A.quinn Jones Center rates 4.5, right at the middle of Alachua's high schools, whose rated median is 4.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.5this school

4.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Alachua median is 4.7.

#3,326 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Alachua: 13 high schools rated, median 4.7

The brief

An Alachua high school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,326 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 39 of 55 in Alachua.

A.quinn Jones Center is listed in Alachua, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math3%53 points below the Florida average of 56%Grades 6–8 and high-school course exams · 67 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading6%55 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 8–10 · 46 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2017, to 4% in 2026, across a 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.9
25% of the rating
Academics
1.6
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
A.quinn Jones Center and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$30,878
Median home value
$284,200
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
45.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
78
Very Walkable
Bike Score
100
Biker's Paradise

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  7. Pace1.5 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than A.quinn Jones Center among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does A.quinn Jones Center serve?

A.quinn Jones Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend A.quinn Jones Center?

A.quinn Jones Center has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A.quinn Jones Center?

The student-teacher ratio at A.quinn Jones Center is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A.quinn Jones Center rank in FL?

A.quinn Jones Center ranks #3,326 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is A.quinn Jones Center's MySchoolScout rating?

A.quinn Jones Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A.quinn Jones Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A.quinn Jones Center has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 9% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is A.quinn Jones Center a charter school?

No, A.quinn Jones Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A.quinn Jones Center a Title I school?

No, A.quinn Jones Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A.quinn Jones Center?

91.2% of students at A.quinn Jones Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
91
Student-teacher ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
Alternative
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Alachua County
4-year graduation
21–39%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#39 of 55
Schools in district
68
District spending per student
$11,075
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32601)
23,296
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
23

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.