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Newberry High School

High School · Alachua · Newberry, FL

An Alachua high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 SW 258TH ST, Newberry, FL 32669

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-7.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.3Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation16.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.8:1
District spending per student$11,075
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at Newberry High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 53% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
54%
2024
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

49.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Newberry 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average506/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$102,335

Median home value

$308,000

Median rent

$1,657/mo

College educated

41.9%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32669; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
16.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
8 boys'·11 girls'·21 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in ALACHUA

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Gainesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–12Not available1,791Compare →
Hawthorne Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–12Not available492Compare →
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–12Not available310Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Alachua

Schools in district
68
Rank in district
#30 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

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

About Newberry High School

Newberry High School is a public high school in Newberry, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 750 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,358 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newberry High School

What grades does Newberry High School serve?

Newberry High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Newberry High School?

Newberry High School has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newberry High School is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newberry High School rank in FL?

Newberry High School ranks #2,358 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Newberry High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newberry High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Newberry High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newberry High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Newberry High School a charter school?

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

Is Newberry High School a Title I school?

No, Newberry High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newberry High School?

49.5% of students at Newberry 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
750
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Alachua County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 32669)
17,436
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
39.6
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 32669; 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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