Santa Fe High School is a high school serving grades 9–12 from the Alachua-High Springs area in the northwestern part of Alachua County, Florida. It is located in Alachua, Florida and a part of the Alachua County Public Schools.
Serving 1,151 students in grades 9-12, Santa Fe High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe High School's student population of 1,151 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Santa Fe High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2158 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
58%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe High School's ranking?
Santa Fe High School is ranked #2158 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Santa Fe High School often compared to?
Santa Fe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newberry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santa Fe High School?
The graduation rate of Santa Fe High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Santa Fe High School?
1,151 students attend Santa Fe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Santa Fe High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Fe High School?
Santa Fe High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Fe High School offer ?
Santa Fe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe High School part of?
Santa Fe High School is part of Alachua School District.
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