SANTA FE HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA
16213 NW US HIGHWAY 441
ALACHUA, FL 32615
1,132 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Santa Fe High School, located in Alachua, Florida, is a part of the Alachua County Public Schools district. Serving students in the northern portion of the county, the school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes both traditional college preparatory coursework and career-oriented technical education. The school's mission focuses on preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce directly.

The campus acts as a central hub for the Alachua community, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and specialized programs that cater to diverse student interests. By leveraging its connection to the larger Alachua County school system, Santa Fe High provides its students with access to a wide array of resources, including technology-integrated classrooms and support services designed to promote student success and engagement throughout their high school journey.
1,132
Total Students
47.0
Full-Time Teachers
24.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    652 (57.6%)
  • Black
    218 (19.3%)
  • Hispanic
    155 (13.7%)
  • Two or More
    75 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    27 (2.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALACHUA
Phone: (386)462-1125
Website: http://www.sbac.edu/santafe
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70

* 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
Grade 9 266
Grade 10 274
Grade 11 310
Grade 12 282
Gender Ratio