Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Professional Academy Magnet At Loften 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is 0.67, 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
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
28%
21%
White
47%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School's ranking?
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School often compared to?
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like F. W. Buchholz High School, P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?
The graduation rate of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?
271 students attend Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School offer ?
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School part of?
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is part of Alachua School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)
School Reviews
5 2/6/2011
I go to loften and it the best school I've ever attended. the teachers are amazing. Every class is small and loften is great for hands on learning. No one is ever ignored. schools never boring. I hate missing school now, when I attended other schools id do ANYTHING to stay home or skip school but not anymore.
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