- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Challenge at Alachua Academy
Federal NCES profile for Challenge at Alachua Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003010619
16 students enrolled
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Challenge at Alachua Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+56.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120003010619 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 18.8% lunch
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Challenge at Alachua Academy grew from 16 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+56.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Challenge at Alachua Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 16
Challenge at Alachua Academy
16 students
What this shows Challenge at Alachua Academy reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Challenge at Alachua Academy compares
Challenge at Alachua Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Challenge at Alachua Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Challenge at Alachua Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Challenge at Alachua Academy
How many students attend Challenge at Alachua Academy?
Challenge at Alachua Academy has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), up 9.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Challenge at Alachua Academy?
18.8% of students at Challenge at Alachua Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Challenge at Alachua Academy, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.