Enrollment
472
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Middle/High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Middle/High School
Hawthorne Middle/High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hawthorne, Florida, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.7:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 89% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 783 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #763, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (41%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside Hawthorne Middle/High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorne Middle/High School compares
Hawthorne Middle/High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Hawthorne Middle/High School.
$10,805
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 19.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
Is Hawthorne Middle/High School a good school?
Hawthorne Middle/High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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