HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in HIGH SPRINGS, FL with about 931 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, located in the heart of High Springs, Florida, serves as a central hub for K-8 education within the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By catering to both elementary and middle school grade levels, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school while promoting active community involvement.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student engagement. As part of the Alachua County Public School system, it adheres to district-wide standards for excellence, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and STEM education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL strives to instill a sense of pride and belonging in its student body, ensuring that each learner has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape.
For more information, contact HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL at (386) 454-1958 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32643-8904
(386) 454-1958
http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS
HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HIGH SPRINGS, FL with about 931 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ALACHUA
- Total Students:
- 931
- Teachers:
- 55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 931 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.