GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

1900 NW 13TH ST
GAINESVILLE, FL 32609

www.sbac.edu/gainesville

1,873 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,873

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

29.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	693
Hispanic	335
Black	605
Asian	103
Two or More	134
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
693 (37.0 %)
Black
605 (32.3 %)
Hispanic
335 (17.9 %)
Two or More
134 (7.2 %)
Asian
103 (5.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(352)955-6707
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/gainesville
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	754
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 503

Grade 10 497

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 426