Serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12, Eastside High School 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastside High School's student population of 1,220 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastside High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastside High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2548 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
55%
21%
White
21%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastside High School's ranking?
Eastside High School is ranked #2548 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Eastside High School often compared to?
Eastside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gainesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastside High School?
The graduation rate of Eastside High School is 88%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Eastside High School?
1,220 students attend Eastside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Eastside High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastside High School?
Eastside High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eastside High School offer ?
Eastside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Eastside High School part of?
Eastside High School is part of Alachua School District.
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