School overview
At a glance
Reported students
2,416
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
87.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
27.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
91th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL: 2,416 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
27.5:1 reported; state peer median 21.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school serving grades 08–12 in GAINESVILLE. It is one of 61 current school records connected to ALACHUA. NCES reports 2,416 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 27.5:1, above the Florida median of 21.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.8%) and Black (24.3%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 27.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 5.8 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.8
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.8%
- Hispanic16.7%
- Black24.3%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
27 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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