A.QUINN JONES CENTER
64 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
64
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
125.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Black | 48 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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Black48 (75.0 %)
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White6 (9.4 %)
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Two or More5 (7.8 %)
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Hispanic4 (6.2 %)
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Asian1 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ALACHUA |
| Phone: | (352)955-6840 |
| Website: | http://www.sbac.edu/aqjones |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 64 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 14.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 4.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 79 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 1 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
10
Grade 7
7
Grade 8
23
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
7
Grade 12
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 10 |
| Grade 7 | 7 |
| Grade 8 | 23 |
| Grade 9 | 7 |
| Grade 10 | 8 |
| Grade 11 | 7 |
| Grade 12 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 14 | 21.9% |
| Male | 50 | 78.1% |
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