- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
Federal NCES profile for Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000027
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School ranks #10 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 120003000027 · Gainesville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 23.4:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften 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 328
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
328 students
What this shows Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School compares
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.4%
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Professional Academy Magnet at Loften 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School
How many students attend Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
43.2% of students at Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
The largest demographic group at Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School?
Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School ranks #10 of 22 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 schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Professional Academy Magnet at Loften 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.