Gainesville High School vs. F. W. Buchholz High School
Should you attend Gainesville High School or F. W. Buchholz High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gainesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
F. W. Buchholz High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
8-12
9-12
Total Students
1,825 students
2,416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
88 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
27:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1370 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1090 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
73%
Graduation Rate
83%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
444
607
Grade 10 Students
479
602
Grade 11 Students
459
583
Grade 12 Students
442
624
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
17%
% Black
33%
24%
% White
32%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%