- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
F. W. Buchholz High School
Federal NCES profile for F. W. Buchholz High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000029
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F. W. Buchholz High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #18 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
F. W. Buchholz High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F. W. Buchholz High School ranks #18 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-96 students YoY
F. W. Buchholz High School held near 2,444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-96 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-96 students YoY 120003000029 · Gainesville, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,416 enr · 30.2:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville High School (1,825 students)
F. W. Buchholz High School held near 2,444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-96 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
F. W. Buchholz High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Oak View Middl 962
Oak View Middle School
962 students
What this shows F. W. Buchholz High School reports 2,416 students on the CCD universe file.
How F. W. Buchholz High School compares
F. W. Buchholz High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.2:1 | ▲ 70% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,416 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,416
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.2:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
African American 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, F. W. Buchholz High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F. W. Buchholz High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F. W. Buchholz High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~2,416 students)
Frequently asked questions about F. W. Buchholz High School
How many students attend F. W. Buchholz High School?
F. W. Buchholz High School has 2,416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,540 (2022-23) → 2,444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-96).
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. W. Buchholz High School?
The student-teacher ratio at F. W. Buchholz High School is 30.2:1, which is 70% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F. W. Buchholz High School?
32.6% of students at F. W. Buchholz High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F. W. Buchholz High School?
The largest demographic group at F. W. Buchholz High School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F. W. Buchholz High School?
F. W. Buchholz High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F. W. Buchholz High School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, F. W. Buchholz High School ranks #18 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides F. W. Buchholz High School, Alachua also operates Gainesville High School (1,825 students), Eastside High School (1,291 students), and Santa Fe High School (1,132 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.