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NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

1000 NE 16TH BLVD BLDG C, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601 · (352) 379-2902 · Alachua County
GRADES 08–12HIGH12-CITYCHARTERTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL169 STUDENTS
Enrollment
169
High
DISTRICT 569 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 34.8:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
126 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 50%
Community
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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 8
19
Grade 9
21
Grade 10
29
Grade 11
36
Grade 12
64
Student demographics
White
2012%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
2414%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 38%
Black
11568%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 21%
Two+
106%
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
9355%
Female
7645%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
6.5%
own-school result
Math
4.0%
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

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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
169
-65 (-28%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.1:1
was 234.0:1
% White
12%
was 17%
% Hispanic
14%
was 7%
% Black
68%
was 69%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

As a minimally staffed high school in GAINESVILLE, Florida, NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL hosts 169 students from grades 8 through 12, run under ALACHUA. Enrollment runs roughly 84% below the state mean of about 1,035.

ALACHUA comprises 60 schools with combined enrollment of 28,255 students; NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is among them.

On the student-mix side, NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL shows that Black students make up the majority at 68%. The remainder is composed of 14% Hispanic, 12% White, 6% multiracial. That is considerably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 19%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 24.1:1. The state averages about 23.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 75% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Alachua County's rate of about 48%.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Alachua County put median household income runs about $61,949, 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Alachua County's 68 public schools (combined enrollment of about 29,618 students), NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: RESILIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL INC, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL.

Geographically, the school is in an inner-city area. NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a charter school, which puts it inside the public-school system but outside the standard district-managed model.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL has fell 28%, going from 234 students in 2018 to 169 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 7% to 14%. Class-load math has pulled in: from 234.0:1 in 2018 to 24.1:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around 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
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
District
ALACHUA
Address
1000 NE 16TH BLVD BLDG C, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Phone
(352) 379-2902
County
Alachua County
Level
High
Grade range
08–12
Total enrollment
169
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
126 (75%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
120003007948
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
How large is NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL enrolls approximately 169 students in grades 08-12.
What grades does NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL serve?
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL serves grades 08-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is approximately 24.1:1 (7 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL?
At NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 12% White, 14% Hispanic, 68% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL public or private?
NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by ALACHUA.
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