What grades does F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL serve?

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the GAINESVILLE area.

Where is F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL located?

F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is a urban school in GAINESVILLE, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL?

The student-teacher ratio at F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is 27.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in GAINESVILLE, FL?

Schools in GAINESVILLE include F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the GAINESVILLE area.

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F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL — School Calendar 2026-27

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GAINESVILLE, FL 32606

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Wed

Special Board Meeting for approval of the tentative budget for advertisingEvent

Jul

Mon

Half Cent Oversight CommitteeEvent

Access the Half Cent Web Page HereMonday, July 27, 2026District Office, Conf. Room E

Jul

Thu

PH on Tent. Budget and School Board MeetingEvent

PH first with the Board Meeting to follow.

Aug

Wed

School Board WorkshopEvent

https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/alaco/Board.nsf/Public

Aug

Fri

AES Meet The Teacher EventStaff Day

Students and their families are invited to come and meet teachers and staff for the school year.

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

2,444

Student:Teacher

27.2:1

Locale

Suburban

District

ALACHUA

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.3%

Phone

(352)955-6702

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

66%

77th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

49%

52th percentile in FL

Graduation Rate

97%

Chronic Absenteeism

12.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

27 courses offered

1,007 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

608 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

240 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

776 test takers

Athletics

28 sports, 28 teams

786 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26.4:1

Worse than average in FL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

120

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

91.6

98% fully certified

Counselors

5.8000002

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,075

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,927

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,692

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 36%Local 47%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

30.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.2%

Unemployment rate

8.0%

Uninsured residents

6.2%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,215

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,002

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,721 (43%)

Autism

607 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

581 (15%)

Other Health Impairment

533 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

149 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

52 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

2,416

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Special Board Meeting for approval of the tentative budget for advertising

Event

Mon, Jul 27, 2026

Half Cent Oversight Committee

Event

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

PH on Tent. Budget and School Board Meeting

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative) No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	UF Homecoming Holiday (Tentative) No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Friday No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Friday No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Mar 9, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Alachua County Public Schools	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, May 11, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Alachua County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Alachua County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	School Board Workshop	Event	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Board Meeting Changed due to the TRIM calendar.	Event	—