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A.QUINN JONES CENTER

1108 NW 7TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 · (352) 955-6840 · Alachua County
GRADES 06–12HIGH12-CITYTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL95 STUDENTS
Enrollment
95
High
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 34.8:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
80 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
4
Grade 7
16
Grade 8
28
Grade 9
15
Grade 10
19
Grade 11
10
Grade 12
3
Student demographics
White
99%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
44%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 38%
Black
7781%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 21%
Two+
55%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7074%
Female
2526%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
0.0%
own-school result
Math
0.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Not computed for this school
BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
95
+2 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
was 4.9:1
% White
9%
was 12%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
81%
was 81%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About A.QUINN JONES CENTER

A.QUINN JONES CENTER, a tiny 9-12 campus in GAINESVILLE, Florida, overseen by ALACHUA, caters to 95 students, covering grades 6 through 12. That puts it 91% below the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 1,035 students.

Within ALACHUA, which oversees 60 schools and 28,255 students, A.QUINN JONES CENTER is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, A.QUINN JONES CENTER logs that nearly all students (81%) are Black. Other groups include 9% White, 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. By comparison, Alachua County as a whole is about 19% Black, so the school skews considerably more Black than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 6.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting A.QUINN JONES CENTER tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 84% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Alachua County runs at roughly 48%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, Alachua County reports that median household earnings sit near $61,949, roughly 49% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A.QUINN JONES CENTER is one of 68 public schools in Alachua County (combined enrollment of about 29,618 students).

ALACHUA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED) is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

A.QUINN JONES CENTER operates from a metropolitan location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count stayed largely flat: 93 students in 2018 compared to 95 in 2025. Class-load math has grew: from 4.9:1 in 2018 to 6.7:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for A.QUINN JONES CENTER typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Alachua County at a glance

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Population
285,492
Census ACS
Median income
$61,949
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
29,618 students

Quick facts

School name
A.QUINN JONES CENTER
District
ALACHUA
Address
1108 NW 7TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Phone
(352) 955-6840
County
Alachua County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
95
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
6.7:1
Free/Reduced lunch
80 (84%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
120003000004
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About A.QUINN JONES CENTER
What is the total enrollment at A.QUINN JONES CENTER?
A.QUINN JONES CENTER enrolls approximately 95 students in grades 06-12.
Is A.QUINN JONES CENTER an elementary, middle, or high school?
A.QUINN JONES CENTER is a high school covering grades 06-12.
How many teachers does A.QUINN JONES CENTER have?
A.QUINN JONES CENTER employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.7:1.
What is the student diversity at A.QUINN JONES CENTER?
Student demographics at A.QUINN JONES CENTER are roughly 9% White, 4% Hispanic, 81% Black, 5% Two or more.
What district is A.QUINN JONES CENTER in?
A.QUINN JONES CENTER is part of ALACHUA.
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