- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawthorne, FL
Hawthorne Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Middle/High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle/High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hawthorne, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Hawthorne Middle/High School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 120003000016 · Hawthorne, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 33.7:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Hawthorne Middle/High School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Middle/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
- 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 472
Hawthorne Middle/High School
472 students
What this shows Hawthorne Middle/High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Middle/High School compares
Hawthorne Middle/High School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.7:1 | ▲ 89% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 34% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
White 41.1%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Hawthorne Middle/High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Hawthorne Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Middle/High School'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.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Middle/High School
How many students attend Hawthorne Middle/High School?
Hawthorne Middle/High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawthorne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle/High School is 33.7:1, which is 89% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Middle/High School?
69.7% of students at Hawthorne Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Middle/High School is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Middle/High School?
Hawthorne Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Hawthorne Middle/High School rank among schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle/High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hawthorne, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Hawthorne Middle/High School, 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.