Very Good
#92 of 1,462 private schools in FL
Top 6% of private schools
St Francis Catholic Academy
High School · Gainesville, FL
A private high school in Gainesville, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.
4100 NW 115TH TER, Gainesville, FL 32606
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Francis Catholic Academy 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$79,888
Median home value
$319,300
Median rent
$1,664/mo
College educated
59.5%
Homeownership
45.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trilogy SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 1–12 | 2.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Siatech Mycroschool Inc.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 3.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| F. W. Buchholz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 2,444 | Compare → |
| Oak Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 752 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
St Francis Catholic Academy is listed in Gainesville, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Francis Catholic Academy
St Francis Catholic Academy is a private high school in Gainesville, FL, serving approximately 246 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Francis Catholic Academy
What grades does St Francis Catholic Academy serve?
St Francis Catholic Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St Francis Catholic Academy?
St Francis Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St Francis Catholic Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Francis Catholic Academy rank in FL?
St Francis Catholic Academy ranks #92 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is St Francis Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
St Francis Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Francis Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, St Francis Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Francis Catholic Academy a religious school?
St Francis Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Phone
- (352) 376-6545
- Area population (ZIP 32606)
- 23,313
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 32606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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