Enrollment
791
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newberry, FL
Newberry High School
Federal NCES profile for Newberry High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120003000019
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberry High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberry High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newberry, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newberry High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newberry High School
Newberry High School is a mid-sized high school in Newberry, Florida, enrolling 791 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Florida schools and 65% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 791 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 792 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #697, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% 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.
Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students) and Gainesville High School (1,825 students) alongside Newberry 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 Newberry High School compares
Newberry 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% 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
28.2%
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 48.9%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Newberry High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alachua, which includes Newberry 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 Newberry 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 |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberry 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 high 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 (~791 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newberry High School
How many students attend Newberry High School?
Newberry High School has 791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newberry, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry High School is 29.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newberry High School?
41.9% of students at Newberry High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberry High School?
The largest demographic group at Newberry High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Newberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberry High School?
Newberry High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Newberry High School rank among public schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Newberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newberry on the city page.
Is Newberry High School a good school?
Newberry High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Newberry 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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