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#2132 of 3,778 schools in FL
Santa Fe High School
High School · Alachua · Alachua, FL
An Alachua high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
16213 NW US HIGHWAY 441, Alachua, FL 32615
- Math 54% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 90.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Santa Fe High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · 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 34 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
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Where Santa Fe 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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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
$79,983
Median home value
$289,000
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
39.6%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32615; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaktivedanta AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–10 | 3.4 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| F. W. Buchholz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 2,444 | Compare → |
| Gainesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,791 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne Middle/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | Not available | 492 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #25 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
Santa Fe High School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe High School is a public high school in Alachua, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 1,151 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Santa Fe High School
What grades does Santa Fe High School serve?
Santa Fe High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe High School rank in FL?
Santa Fe High School ranks #2,132 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Santa Fe High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Santa Fe High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Santa Fe High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Santa Fe High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Santa Fe High School a charter school?
No, Santa Fe High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Santa Fe High School a Title I school?
No, Santa Fe High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Santa Fe High School?
46.7% of students at Santa Fe 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
- 1,151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.6%
- Phone
- (386) 462-1125
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32615)
- 16,244
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 32615; 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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