SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in ALACHUA, FL with about 1,140 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 48 teachers, SANTA FE 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.

SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL, located in Alachua, Florida, is a part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern portion of the county, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both traditional college preparatory coursework and career-oriented technical education. The school's mission focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce directly.

The campus acts as a central hub for the Alachua community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests. By leveraging its connection to the larger Alachua County school system, Santa Fe High provides its students with access to a wide array of resources, including technology-integrated classrooms and support services designed to promote student success and engagement throughout their high school journey.

For more information, contact SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL at (386) 462-1125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16213 NW US HIGHWAY 441
ALACHUA, FL 32615-6399
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SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALACHUA, FL with about 1,140 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:
1,140
Teachers:
48
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 1,140 students

White
65.3%
Black or African American
20.4%
Hispanic/Latino
8.2%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.