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F. W. Buchholz High School

High School · Alachua · Gainesville, FL

An Alachua high school serving grades 6th – 12th.

5510 NW 27TH AVE, Gainesville, FL 32606

  • Math 49% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation41.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.2:1
District spending per student$11,075
Chronic Absenteeism27.4%

Students at F. W. Buchholz High School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency49%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
66%
2024
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where F. W. Buchholz High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gainesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$79,888

Median home value

$319,300

Median rent

$1,664/mo

College educated

59.5%

Homeownership

45.3%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics28sports offered
12 boys'·16 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alachua

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#20 of 54
District spending per student
$11,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

F. W. Buchholz High School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About F. W. Buchholz High School

F. W. Buchholz High School is a public high school in Gainesville, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 2,444 students in grades 6th-12th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,893 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about F. W. Buchholz High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

F. W. Buchholz High School is a public high school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving as one of seven high schools within Alachua County 2. The institution opened in January 1971 and is the largest school in the county, enrolling 2,444 students during the 2023–2024 school year 2. The school offers Beyond the Bell Magnet Programs 1. In 2022, The Wall Street Journal described the Buchholz math team, formerly led by Will Frazer, as "America's greatest math team" 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.sbac.edu
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about F. W. Buchholz High School

What grades does F. W. Buchholz High School serve?

F. W. Buchholz High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend F. W. Buchholz High School?

F. W. Buchholz High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,444 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at F. W. Buchholz High School?

The student-teacher ratio at F. W. Buchholz High School is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does F. W. Buchholz High School rank in FL?

F. W. Buchholz High School ranks #1,893 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is F. W. Buchholz High School's MySchoolScout rating?

F. W. Buchholz High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 F. W. Buchholz High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, F. W. Buchholz High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is F. W. Buchholz High School a charter school?

No, F. W. Buchholz High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is F. W. Buchholz High School a Title I school?

No, F. W. Buchholz High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F. W. Buchholz High School?

36.3% of students at F. W. Buchholz High School 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
2,444
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
90
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Alachua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.4%
Phone
(352) 955-6702
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32606)
23,313
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
41

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

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

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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · 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 32606; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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