- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, FL
Gainesville High School
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120003000013
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Gainesville High School held near 1,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-82 students YoY 120003000013 · Gainesville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,825 enr · 29:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Gainesville High School held near 1,791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-82 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gainesville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- This school
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 Gainesville High School reports 1,825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville High School compares
Gainesville 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,825 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,825
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.8%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 32.9%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 32.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Gainesville High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Gainesville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville 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 high 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 (~1,825 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gainesville High School
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has 1,825 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,873 (2022-23) → 1,791 (2023-24), nearly flat (-82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School is 29:1, which is 63% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville High School?
42.4% of students at Gainesville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville High School?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville High School is African American at 32.9% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville High School?
Gainesville 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 Gainesville High School rank among high schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High School ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Gainesville High School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Eastside High School (1,291 students), and Santa Fe High School (1,132 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.