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F. W. Buchholz High School

5510 Nw 27th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,540 students in grades 5-12, F. W. Buchholz High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 2,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

F. W. Buchholz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
F. W. Buchholz High School's student population of 2,540 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
2,540 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
F. W. Buchholz High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F. W. Buchholz High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1289 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of F. W. Buchholz High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
37%
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Black
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of F. W. Buchholz High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
96%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of F. W. Buchholz High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in F. W. Buchholz High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is F. W. Buchholz High School's ranking?
F. W. Buchholz High School is ranked #1289 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are F. W. Buchholz High School often compared to?
F. W. Buchholz High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gainesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of F. W. Buchholz High School?
The graduation rate of F. W. Buchholz High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend F. W. Buchholz High School?
2,540 students attend F. W. Buchholz High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of F. W. Buchholz High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F. W. Buchholz High School?
F. W. Buchholz High School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does F. W. Buchholz High School offer ?
F. W. Buchholz High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is F. W. Buchholz High School part of?
F. W. Buchholz High School is part of Alachua School District.
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Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)

School Reviews
5   3/3/2009
a. Quality of academic programs - Great! b. Availability of music, art, sports, and other extracurricular activities - There are plenty of them. If there isn't one you want, you just make a group for one! c. Academic or athletic awards - They award what needs to be awarded d. Facilities - Very clean e. Level of parent involvement - Parents are encouraged to be involved at the school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - wanks

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 2,540 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 96% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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