The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.
Schools›Florida›ST AUGUSTINE
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JOHNS·NCES 120174003017

GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN

1 CHRISTOPHER ST, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084 · (904) 547-8560 · St. Johns County
GRADES 05–12HIGH23-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL65 STUDENTS
Enrollment
65
High
DISTRICT 1,149 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
,
0 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.6:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
39 students
DISTRICT 28% · 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 7
9
Grade 8
8
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
15
Grade 11
16
Grade 12
3
Student demographics
White
3452%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
69%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 38%
Black
2031%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 21%
Two+
58%
DISTRICT 7% · 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
3757%
Female
2843%

Discussions

HotNewTop
+ POST
QUIET COMMUNITY
Be the first to start a discussion at GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN.
START A DISCUSSION
Recent discussions in ST. JOHNS

Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
31.1%
own-school result
Math
20.4%
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
65
+40 (+160%) vs 2017
% White
52%
was 68%
% Hispanic
9%
was 16%
% Black
31%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN

Set in ST AUGUSTINE, Florida, GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN is a micro-enrollment four-year high school, overseen by ST. JOHNS. It enrolls 65 students across grades 5 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,035 students per school, that is 94% leaner than typical.

GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN is one of 53 schools operated by ST. JOHNS, a district that teaches 52,383 students overall.

Demographically, GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN shows that the most-represented group is White (52%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. The remainder consists of 31% Black, 9% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 79% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, An estimated 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, St. Johns County runs at roughly 21%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (St. Johns County) records that the typical household earns roughly $109,839 per year, roughly 51% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across St. Johns County's 68 public schools (combined enrollment of about 52,895 students), GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: THE EVELYN HAMBLEN CENTER, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 160%: 25 students in 2018 compared to 65 in 2025. Black enrollment moved from 8% to 31% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, members of the GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

St. Johns County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
306,934
Census ACS
Median income
$109,839
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
51%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
68
52,895 students

Quick facts

School name
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN
District
ST. JOHNS
Address
1 CHRISTOPHER ST, ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084
Phone
(904) 547-8560
County
St. Johns County
Level
High
Grade range
05–12
Total enrollment
65
Teachers (FTE)
0
Free/Reduced lunch
39 (60%)
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
120174003017
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in ST. JOHNS
Other schools in ST AUGUSTINE
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN
How large is GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN?
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN enrolls approximately 65 students in grades 05-12.
Is GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN an elementary, middle, or high school?
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN is a high school covering grades 05-12.
How many teachers does GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN have?
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN employs 0 FTE teachers.
How diverse is GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN?
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN reports a student body of 52% White, 9% Hispanic, 31% Black, 8% Two or more.
What district is GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN in?
GAINES ALTERNATIVE AT HAMBLEN is part of ST. JOHNS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
＋ Post