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Gainesville High School

Gainesville, Florida · Grades 8 to 12 · Alachua

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About Gainesville High School

Gainesville High School is a public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving grades 8 through 12. Enrollment was 1,825 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Gainesville. With about 74.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 24.6 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Alachua County. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. There are 40 other schools within 5 miles. Alachua School District runs 58 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1900 Nw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
Phone	(352) 955-6707
School district	Alachua
Grades	8 to 12
Students (2024-25)	1,825
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	74.2
Students per teacher	24.6
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Alachua County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120003000013). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Persimmon Early Learning Academy LLCPrivate · Grades K to 4Gainesville · 0.8 mi Sidney Lanier CenterPublic · Grades K to 12Gainesville · 0.8 mi A.Quinn Jones CenterPublic · Grades 6 to 12Gainesville · 0.8 mi Elevations Learning AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 4Gainesville · 0.9 mi Carolyn Beatrice Parker ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Gainesville · 1 mi St Patrick Interparish SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Gainesville · 1.2 mi Stephen Foster Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Gainesville · 1.4 mi Howard W. Bishop Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Gainesville · 1.6 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Gainesville High School serve?

Gainesville High School serves grades 8 through 12.

How many students attend Gainesville High School?

Gainesville High School reported 1,825 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High School?

About 24.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,825 students and 74.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Gainesville High School a public or charter school?

Gainesville High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Gainesville High School in?

Gainesville High School is part of Alachua School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/alachua-school-district/

Where is Gainesville High School located?

Gainesville High School is at 1900 Nw 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609. The phone number is (352) 955-6707.

How many other schools are near Gainesville High School?

There are 40 other schools within 5 miles of Gainesville High School in our directory.