Serving 11 students in grades 6-12, Alachua Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%).
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
11 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
64%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
4%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alachua Academy?
11 students attend Alachua Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Alachua Academy students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Alachua Academy offer ?
Alachua Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alachua Academy part of?
Alachua Academy is part of Alachua School District.
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