F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 2,290 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 87 teachers, F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL, located in Gainesville, Florida, is a prominent public secondary school within the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation and its status as one of the top-performing institutions in the state. Buchholz is perhaps best known for its rigorous "Academy of Entrepreneurship" and its highly successful competitive programs, including an internationally acclaimed math team and a robust science research program that frequently produces finalists in prestigious national competitions.
Beyond its academic achievements, Buchholz High School maintains a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes extracurricular engagement. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded environment for its students. By consistently maintaining high graduation rates and preparing a significant portion of its student population for acceptance into competitive universities, Buchholz serves as a cornerstone of the Gainesville community and a primary educational destination for families in the area.
For more information, contact F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 955-6702 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GAINESVILLE, FL 32606-6405
(352) 955-6702
http://www.sbac.edu/pages/ACPS
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 2,290 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- ALACHUA
- Total Students:
- 2,290
- Teachers:
- 87
- 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 targeted assistance 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 2,290 students
- White
- 56.0%
- Black or African American
- 20.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
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.