A.QUINN JONES CENTER

A.QUINN JONES CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 93 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 19 teachers, A.QUINN JONES CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

A. Quinn Jones Center, located in Gainesville, Florida, operates under the Alachua County Public Schools district as a specialized educational facility. The center is primarily recognized for its commitment to providing alternative education, focusing on students who may benefit from a more personalized or supportive learning environment than what is typically found in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. The school emphasizes social-emotional learning alongside academic instruction, aiming to address the behavioral and developmental needs of its student population to help them achieve personal and educational success.

Beyond its focus on alternative pathways, the A. Quinn Jones Center serves as a vital resource for fostering student resilience and academic accountability. By utilizing smaller class sizes and a dedicated staff, the center works to bridge the gap for students who have faced challenges in traditional settings. Through its structured approach to education, the facility strives to prepare its students for future transitions, whether that involves returning to a standard campus, pursuing vocational training, or preparing for post-secondary education and the workforce.

For more information, contact A.QUINN JONES CENTER at (352) 955-6840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.