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.
64
Total Students
14.2
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
125.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A.QUINN JONES CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic4
Black48
Asian1
Two or More5
  • Black
    48 (75.0 %)
  • White
    6 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (7.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (6.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for A.QUINN JONES CENTER
Grade Student Count
Grade 610
Grade 77
Grade 823
Grade 97
Grade 108
Grade 117
Grade 122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for A.QUINN JONES CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1421.9%
Male5078.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)