Alachua School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 28,964 students in Alachua School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Alachua School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Alachua School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
42 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,481 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,835 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
37%
# Black Students
9,802 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
34%
21%
# White Students
11,633 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
40%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,145 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
328
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
2,105
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,229
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,208
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,404
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,125
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,168
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,311
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,154
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,150
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,359
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,257
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,017
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,149
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,323 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,327 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alachua School District?
Alachua School District manages 64 public schools serving 28,964 students.
What is the rank of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District is ranked #34 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alachua School District?
40% of Alachua School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alachua School District?
Alachua School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Alachua School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,327 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 64 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 28,964 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
