Below Average
#3450 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
High School · ST. JOHNS
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Enrollment
67
Score
4.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
67
Score
4.0
Grades
5th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,450 of 3,778
In St. Augustine
#29 of 32
public schools
In district
#43 of 46
ST. JOHNS
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
High School in St. Augustine · grades 5th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is a public high school in St. Augustine, FL, part of ST. JOHNS.
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades 5th-12th. Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,450 of 3,778 schools in FL. Structured state assessment records for Gaines Alternative at Hamblen show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 6.0
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 67 students, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Gaines Alternative at Hamblen — Students at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Gaines Alternative at Hamblen Compares
See how Gaines Alternative at Hamblen performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gaines Alternative at Hamblen may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BLIND HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) (rated 8.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is DEAF HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) (rated 7.7/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Augustine, see our St. Augustine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTER St. Augustine | 0.0 mi | 4.4 |
| MOULTRIE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Augustine | 0.2 mi | — |
| ST GERARD CAMPUS INC St. Augustine | 0.8 mi | — |
| THE PIONEER SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| VICTORY PREPARATORY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| CATHEDRAL PARISH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.1 mi | 6.2 |
| OSCEOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.3 mi | 8.9 |
| JAMES A. WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| CROOKSHANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.4 mi | 8.7 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL (SAPMS) St. Augustine | 1.5 mi | 2.5 |
| R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| DEAF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| DEAF MIDDLE SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.0 |
| DEAF HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 7.7 |
| BLIND PK-8 SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| BLIND HIGH SCHOOL (FSDB) St. Augustine | 2.0 mi | 8.3 |
| ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Augustine | 1.8 mi | — |
| SEBASTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.2 mi | 8.0 |
| ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL St. Augustine | 2.7 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 32084 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,965
Median Home Value
$295,000
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
Population
36,998
College Educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
23.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
43.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
What grades does Gaines Alternative at Hamblen serve?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
How does Gaines Alternative at Hamblen rank in FL?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen ranks #3,450 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gaines Alternative at Hamblen's MySchoolScout rating?
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gaines Alternative at Hamblen a charter school?
No, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gaines Alternative at Hamblen a Title I school?
No, Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gaines Alternative at Hamblen?
58.2% of students at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 58.2%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Phone
- (904) 547-8560
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
Resources & Links
District
ST. JOHNS- District Enrollment
- 51,434
- Schools in District
- 55
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $9,990
- District Rank
- #43 of 46
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