Is Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School a good school?

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ranks 162 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School.

What is the racial makeup of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?

Students at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School are 49% White, 25% African American, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

Summary:

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is an alternative public school in Gainesville, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.0% in 2018-2019 to 98.3% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's students also outperform the district and state in several key subject areas, including Geometry, Biology 1, and US History. For example, in 2022-2023, 92% of students were proficient or better in Biology 1, compared to 63% in the district and state. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population than nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students.

When compared to other alternative schools in the Alachua District, such as Sidney Lanier Center and Hospital Homebound, Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School has higher graduation rates and test scores. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 17.8% in 2019-2020 to 28.9% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend that may impact student achievement and graduation rates. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $13,415 in 2019-2020 to $14,716 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641

(352) 955-6839

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
162^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,716

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.7%

African American:

24.8%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.69. (See more...)

Compare Details Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ranks better than 79.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the Alachua School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), African American (24.8%), Hispanic (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is 20.2, which is the 2^nd best among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is $14,716, which is the 2^nd highest among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School 162^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	7.76	670^th	736	9.0%
2008	58.41	332^nd	740	55.1%
2010	4.68	783^rd	839	6.7%
2011	3.25	845^th	891	5.2%
2012	4.69	840^th	897	6.4%
2013	4.69	893^rd	956	6.6%

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Rank History for Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	37.56	334^th	484	31.0%
2005	59.88	203^rd	487	58.3%
2006	36.23	337^th	477	29.4%
2007	24.72	422^nd	563	25.0%
2008	41.61	362^nd	577	37.3%
2009	42.01	367^th	587	37.5%
2010	35.60	433^rd	620	30.2%
2011	45.20	379^th	622	39.1%
2012	36.66	344^th	606	43.2%
2013	58.32	213^th	648	67.1%
2014	57.09	255^th	687	62.9%
2016	58.03	199^th	693	71.3%
2017	50.62	276^th	714	61.3%
2018	63.80	158^th	716	77.9%
2019	67.39	134^th	734	81.7%
2021	58.21	194^th	746	74.0%
2022	66.72	151^st	774	80.5%
2023	67.05	155^th	792	80.4%
2024	65.93	162^nd	807	79.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	56	58	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1989	101	97	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1990	137	110	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1991	108	147	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1992	107	190	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1993	106	190	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1994	91	219	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	319
1995	112	170	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
1996	112	170	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	291
1997	112	185	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
1998	130	237	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	372
1999	104	158	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2000	129	196	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2001	121	160	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2002	137	138	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
2003	137	138	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	290
2004	163	128	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	193	151	3	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	362
2006	162	143	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	321
2007	137	177	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	9	337
2008	108	79	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	7	213
2009	119	86	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	12	229
2010	117	109	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	22	259
2011	128	112	0	9	0	0	13	0	262
2012	117	118	0	8	0	0	7	0	250
2013	100	110	1	11	0	0	9	0	231
2014	94	95	1	17	1	1	8	0	217
2015	101	86	3	17	0	2	6	0	215
2016	117	98	4	25	0	0	7	0	251
2017	137	83	3	28	0	0	13	0	264
2018	144	87	5	29	1	0	14	0	280
2019	147	64	4	30	1	0	18	0	264
2020	148	72	5	32	0	0	13	0	270
2021	144	78	5	34	0	1	14	0	276
2022	133	73	4	40	1	1	11	0	263
2023	129	75	5	48	1	0	13	0	271
2024	151	77	5	57	0	0	20	0	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	115	18.0	6.3	49.6
1989	198	20.0	9.9	85.9
1990	252	20.0	12.6	31.3
1991	257	20.0	12.8	44.7
1992	299	23.0	13.0	44.8
1993	299	30.0	10.0	54.5
1994	319	32.0	10.0	55.8
1995	291	31.0	9.4	45.4
1996	291	31.0	9.4	45.4
1997	303	31.0	9.8	54.5
1998	372	31.0	12.0	50.3
1999	263	31.0	8.5	50.2
2000	332	31.0	10.7	46.4
2001	291	32.0	9.1	33
2002	290	34.0	8.5	53.1
2003	290	34.0	8.5	53.1
2004	304	31.0	9.8	43.1
2005	362	32.0	11.3	51.1
2006	321	27.0	11.9	43.6
2007	337	26.0	13.0	50.6
2008	213	27.5	7.7	52.4
2009	229	25.1	10.9	53.5
2010	259	22.0	11.7	57
2011	262	22.0	11.9	54.2
2012	250	16.6	14.9	58.4
2013	231	18.0	12.8	59.3
2014	217	18.0	12.0	65.4
2015	215	18.0	11.9	59.5
2016	251	18.0	13.9	57.4
2017	264	13.0	20.3	53
2018	280	17.0	16.4	57.5
2019	264	14.0	18.8	37.5
2020	270	14.3	18.8	35.6
2021	276	15.0	18.3	34.4
2022	263	16.0	16.4	37.3
2023	271	14.0	19.3	49.8
2024	310	15.3	20.2	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	115	18.0	6.3	49.6
1989	198	20.0	9.9	85.9
1990	252	20.0	12.6	31.3
1991	257	20.0	12.8	44.7
1992	299	23.0	13.0	44.8
1993	299	30.0	10.0	54.5
1994	319	32.0	10.0	55.8
1995	291	31.0	9.4	45.4
1996	291	31.0	9.4	45.4
1997	303	31.0	9.8	54.5
1998	372	31.0	12.0	50.3
1999	263	31.0	8.5	50.2
2000	332	31.0	10.7	46.4
2001	291	32.0	9.1	33
2002	290	34.0	8.5	53.1
2003	290	34.0	8.5	53.1
2004	304	31.0	9.8	43.1
2005	362	32.0	11.3	51.1
2006	321	27.0	11.9	43.6
2007	337	26.0	13.0	50.6
2008	213	27.5	7.7	52.4
2009	229	25.1	10.9	53.5
2010	259	22.0	11.7	57
2011	262	22.0	11.9	54.2
2012	250	16.6	14.9	58.4
2013	231	18.0	12.8	59.3
2014	217	18.0	12.0	65.4
2015	215	18.0	11.9	59.5
2016	251	18.0	13.9	57.4
2017	264	13.0	20.3	53
2018	280	17.0	16.4	57.5
2019	264	14.0	18.8	37.5
2020	270	14.3	18.8	35.6
2021	276	15.0	18.3	34.4
2022	263	16.0	16.4	37.3
2023	271	14.0	19.3	49.8
2024	310	15.3	20.2	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$335 (3.3%)	$9,812 (96.7%)	$10,147
2019	$288 (2.2%)	$12,618 (97.8%)	$12,906
2020	$468 (3.5%)	$12,947 (96.5%)	$13,415
2021	$1,379 (9.3%)	$13,435 (90.7%)	$14,813
2022	$1,410 (9.6%)	$13,334 (90.4%)	$14,744
2023	$1,354 (9.2%)	$13,362 (90.8%)	$14,716

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 134^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 792 High schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School)	68	55	13%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	60	57	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School)	63	55	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School)	80	92	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Alachua)	66	63	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School)	71	83	12%
End of Course US History (Alachua)	71	63	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School)	96	65	31%
End of Course Geometry (Alachua)	49	51	2%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	271	2.7%
African American	64	75	17.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	30	48	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	129	12.2%
Two or More Races	18	13	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	49.8%	12.3%

Schools Near Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3000 E University Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6839	310	15	20.2	46.5%	151 (48.7%)	77 (24.8%)	57 (18.4%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.5%)	65.9	162^nd of 807 public high schools	79.9%		67	155^th of 792 public high schools	80.4%	7				61.0	71.0					29.0	71.0	91.0	63.0		$14,716	$1,354	$13,362
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual	6-12	2802 NE 8th Ave	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 955-7584	197	1	174.3	51.8%	99 (50.3%)	58 (29.4%)	21 (10.7%)	7 (3.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.6%)	44.1	379^th of 807 public high schools	53.0%		47.6	311^th of 792 public high schools	60.7%	68		73.0	39.0	60.0	43.0		55.0	24.0	29.0	26.0	32.0	61.0	74.0	69.0	$6,996	$315	$6,681
Eastside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 SE 43rd St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6704	1,231	51	24.1	55.9%	231 (18.8%)	681 (55.3%)	85 (6.9%)	142 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	90 (7.3%)	37.3	448^th of 807 public high schools	44.5%		32.9	473^rd of 792 public high schools	40.3%	25				47.0	43.0					21.0	27.0	59.0	81.0		$9,495	$693	$8,802
Alachua County Jail	Public	6-12	3333 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	No	(352) 955-2160	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pace	Public	6-12	1010 SE 4th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 374-8799	51	0		80.4%	6 (11.8%)	33 (64.7%)	2 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.6%)								(n/a)
North Central Florida Public Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	1000 NE 16th Blvd Bldg C	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 379-2902	187	6	31.1	75.9%	29 (15.5%)	125 (66.8%)	19 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.5%)	4.3	730^th of 807 public high schools	9.5%		3.8	733^rd of 792 public high schools	7.4%	3			0.0	21.0	7.0			0.0		0.0	0.0	29.0	14.0		$8,080	$921	$7,158
Alachua Regional Juevnile Detention Center	Public	6-12	3434 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-2105	47	1	47.0	51.1%	18 (38.3%)	27 (57.4%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)								(n/a)
Challenge At Alachua Academy	Public	6-12	3430 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 872-5152	25	0			11 (44.0%)	14 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
A.Quinn Jones Center	Public	6-12	1108 NW 7th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6840	91	14	6.3	91.2%	10 (11.0%)	75 (82.4%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	2.2	785^th of 807 public high schools	2.7%		6.7	684^th of 792 public high schools	13.6%	101	21.0	0.0	10.0	0.0	7.0	0.0	11.0	4.0	11.0	0.0		18.0	8.0		$47,419	$7,429	$39,991
P. K. Yonge Virtual Franchise	Public, Virtual	6-12	1200 SW 6th St	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Uf Lab School	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 392-1554	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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