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#1760 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Gainesville High School
High School · Alachua · Gainesville, FL
An Alachua high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 NW 13TH ST, Gainesville, FL 32609
- Math 48% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 88.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gainesville High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gainesville 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- 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
$48,121
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$1,159/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
52.5%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.quinn Jones CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Sidney Lanier CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Z L Sung Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 492 | 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.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #17 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
Gainesville High School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainesville High School
Gainesville High School is a public high school in Gainesville, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 1,791 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,760 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainesville High School
What grades does Gainesville High School serve?
Gainesville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,791 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainesville High School rank in FL?
Gainesville High School ranks #1,760 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gainesville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gainesville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Gainesville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville High School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gainesville High School a charter school?
No, Gainesville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainesville High School a Title I school?
No, Gainesville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville High School?
46.7% of students at Gainesville 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,791
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (352) 955-6707
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32609)
- 19,694
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 · 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 32609; 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
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