HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

(386)454-1958

www.sbac.edu/highsprings

902 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

High Springs Community School, located in the heart of High Springs, Florida, serves as a central hub for K-8 education within the Alachua County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By catering to both elementary and middle school grade levels, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school while promoting active community involvement.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student engagement. As part of the Alachua County Public School system, it adheres to district-wide standards for excellence, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and STEM education. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, High Springs Community School strives to instill a sense of pride and belonging in its student body, ensuring that each learner has access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape.

902

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGH SPRINGS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	605
Hispanic	123
Black	93
Asian	12
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
605 (67.1%)
Hispanic
123 (13.6%)
Black
93 (10.3%)
Two or More
65 (7.2%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALACHUA
Phone:	(386)454-1958
Website:	http://www.sbac.edu/highsprings
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	902
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 110