Below Average
#3450 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
High School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns high school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- Math 19% vs FL 54% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs FL 52% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gaines Alternative at Hamblen score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 53 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gaines Alternative at Hamblen sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,965
Median home value
$295,000
Median rent
$1,534/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Evelyn Hamblen CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| St Gerard Campus IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Victory Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Allen D Nease Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #43 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gaines Alternative at Hamblen
Gaines Alternative at Hamblen is a public high school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St. Johns, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-12th.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,450 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Phone
- (904) 547-8560
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 32084)
- 36,998
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 32084; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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