- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alachua, FL
Santa Fe High School
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120003000020
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Alachua · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,132
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Alachua, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Santa Fe High School held near 1,151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120003000020 · Alachua, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,132 enr · 41.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Santa Fe High School held near 1,151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe 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
- This school
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- Oak View Middl 962
Oak View Middle School
962 students
What this shows Santa Fe High School reports 1,132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe High School compares
Santa Fe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,132 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,132
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
32.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Santa Fe High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Santa Fe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eastside High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Oak View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe 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
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe High School
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has 1,132 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alachua, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,154 (2022-23) → 1,151 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe High School?
41.2% of students at Santa Fe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe High School?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe High School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Alachua, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santa Fe High School rank among public schools in Alachua?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Alachua, 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 Alachua on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Santa Fe 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.