GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 1,877 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 80 teachers, GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, located at 1900 NW 13th St, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Gainesville, Florida community as part of the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district. Known for its deep-rooted history in the region, the school maintains a diverse and active student body. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes advanced placement courses and career-technical programs, alongside a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including strong athletic departments and competitive arts programs.

As a staple of the local educational landscape, GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL emphasizes student growth through both traditional instruction and opportunities for community engagement. The school works under the broader framework of the Alachua County Public Schools, aiming to provide equitable access to education and prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. For more detailed information regarding current academic initiatives, district policies, or specific school resources, the official district website at [sbac.edu](http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school information.

For more information, contact GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 955-6707 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609-3411
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GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 1,877 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
ALACHUA
Total Students:
1,877
Teachers:
80
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,877 students

White
41.6%
Black or African American
33.1%
Hispanic/Latino
12.5%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
5.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.