- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120003000019
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Newberry High School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120003000019 · Newberry, FL High · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 29.3:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Newberry High School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Newberry 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 791
Newberry High School
791 students
What this shows Newberry High School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newberry High School compares
Newberry 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors1.8 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.
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
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~791 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.