HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

ALACHUA
21403 SE 69TH AVE
HAWTHORNE, FL 32640
472 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Hawthorne Middle/High School, located in Hawthorne, Florida, serves as a combined educational facility within the Alachua County Public Schools district. By housing both middle and high school students on one campus, the school functions as a central academic hub for the rural community of eastern Alachua County. The institution is dedicated to fostering student growth through a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both high school graduation and post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic development, often utilizing its smaller campus environment to create a supportive, personalized experience for its students. As part of the broader Alachua County Public Schools system, Hawthorne Middle/High School works to align its instructional practices with district-wide standards while maintaining programs that address the unique needs of its diverse student body. Through a combination of core academics, extracurricular activities, and career-focused initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to become productive, engaged citizens.
472
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
26.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    203 (43.0%)
  • White
    194 (41.1%)
  • Two or More
    45 (9.5%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (6.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: (352)481-1900
Website: http://www.sbac.edu/hawthorne
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 293
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 25

* 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 6 55
Grade 7 66
Grade 8 62
Grade 9 78
Grade 10 65
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio