District Overview
Headquartered at 620 E. University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, the Alachua County Public School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within a dynamic, midsize suburban community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 62 operational schools designed to foster growth from early childhood through young adulthood, serving grade levels from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a well-balanced student body of 28,204 learners, comprising 13,885 female students and 14,319 male students, maintaining consistent enrollment levels across primary, middle, and high school grades.

Alachua's student population reflects a vibrant demographic mix, including 10,526 White, 9,821 Black, 4,353 Hispanic, 2,129 multiracial, and 1,309 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander scholars. To effectively serve this diverse community, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 7,384 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 3,289 FTE classroom teachers, 437 FTE instructional aides, and more than 3,657 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining high-quality learning environments and operational excellence. Parents, students, and education researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their official portal at sbac.edu/pages/ACPS or calling (352) 955-7300.
62
Total Schools
28,204
Total Students
3,288.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALACHUA
Demographic Student Count
White10,526
Hispanic4,353
Black9,821
Asian1,309
Two or More2,129
American Indian39
Pacific Islander27
  • White
    10,526 (37.3%)
  • Black
    9,821 (34.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4,353 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    2,129 (7.5%)
  • Asian
    1,309 (4.6%)
  • American Indian
    39 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    27 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ALACHUA
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary31
Middle10
High17
Other10
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:16 Charter Schools
Number of schools:62
Students:28,204*
Teachers (FTE):3,288.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in ALACHUA
Found 68 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School 171 Students
Charter School 369 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th