ALACHUA
28,204 Students
62 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 620 E. University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, the Alachua County Public School District serves as a cornerstone of public education within a dynamic, midsize suburban community. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages 62 operational schools designed to foster growth from early childhood through young adulthood, serving grade levels from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently educates a well-balanced student body of 28,204 learners, comprising 13,885 female students and 14,319 male students, maintaining consistent enrollment levels across primary, middle, and high school grades.
Alachua's student population reflects a vibrant demographic mix, including 10,526 White, 9,821 Black, 4,353 Hispanic, 2,129 multiracial, and 1,309 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander scholars. To effectively serve this diverse community, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 7,384 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 3,289 FTE classroom teachers, 437 FTE instructional aides, and more than 3,657 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining high-quality learning environments and operational excellence. Parents, students, and education researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their official portal at sbac.edu/pages/ACPS or calling (352) 955-7300.
Alachua's student population reflects a vibrant demographic mix, including 10,526 White, 9,821 Black, 4,353 Hispanic, 2,129 multiracial, and 1,309 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander scholars. To effectively serve this diverse community, the district maintains a robust workforce totaling nearly 7,384 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes approximately 3,289 FTE classroom teachers, 437 FTE instructional aides, and more than 3,657 FTE support staff members dedicated to maintaining high-quality learning environments and operational excellence. Parents, students, and education researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their official portal at sbac.edu/pages/ACPS or calling (352) 955-7300.
62
Total Schools
28,204
Total Students
3,288.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 10,526 |
| Hispanic | 4,353 |
| Black | 9,821 |
| Asian | 1,309 |
| Two or More | 2,129 |
| American Indian | 39 |
| Pacific Islander | 27 |
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White10,526 (37.3%)
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Black9,821 (34.8%)
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Hispanic4,353 (15.4%)
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Two or More2,129 (7.5%)
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Asian1,309 (4.6%)
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American Indian39 (0.1%)
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Pacific Islander27 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 31 |
| Middle | 10 |
| High | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 16 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 62 |
| Students: | 28,204* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 3,288.9* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.6 |
Schools in ALACHUA
Found 70 Schools
Charter School
97 Students
High School 8th - 12th
139 Students
Other K - 12th
403 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
Charter School
97 Students
Middle School 2nd - 8th
Charter School
176 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
463 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
372 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
854 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
0 Students
Not reported M - M
573 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th