F. W. Buchholz High School vs. Gainesville High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
F. W. Buchholz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Gainesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,416 students in grades 9-12, F. W. Buchholz High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,825 students in grades 8-12, Gainesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
2,416 students
1,825 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
74 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1090 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1370 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
57%
Graduation Rate
96%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
607
444
Grade 10 Students
602
479
Grade 11 Students
583
459
Grade 12 Students
624
442
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
22%
% Black
24%
33%
% White
44%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%