North Central Florida Public Charter School

Summary:

North Central Florida Public Charter School is a high school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 184 and 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.

The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (77.17%) compared to nearby schools like F.W. Buchholz High School, Eastside High School, and Gainesville High School, which range from 22.99% to 75% African American students. However, the school has consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 37.1% to 47.3%, significantly lower than the nearby schools, which have graduation rates ranging from 61.7% to 95.6%. Additionally, North Central Florida Public Charter School has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 80.5% to 92.2%, much higher than the nearby schools, which range from 0% to 31.6%.

The school's test scores are also significantly lower than the Alachua District and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with 0% proficiency in Algebra 1, Geometry, and 8th grade English Language Arts, compared to the Alachua District's 55%, 52%, and 50% proficiency, respectively. Despite the school's higher spending per student, ranging from $7,650 to $9,559, compared to the nearby schools' range of $6,996 to $9,495 per student, the school's performance continues to lag behind, suggesting that addressing the underlying factors contributing to these challenges may require a multifaceted approach focused on improving educational opportunities and support for the school's student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter 8-12

1000 NE 16th Blvd Bldg C
Gainesville, FL 32601

(352) 379-2902

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
730^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,080

Student/teacher ratio: 31.1

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.8%

White:

15.5%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Central Florida Public Charter School ranks worse than 90.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Central Florida Public Charter 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 Racial makeup is: African American (66.8%), White (15.5%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Central Florida Public Charter School is 31.1, which is the 9^th best among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare North Central Florida Public Charter School employs 6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Central Florida Public Charter School is $8,080, which is the 9^th highest among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Central Florida Public Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Central Florida Public Charter School 730^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Central Florida Public Charter 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 North Central Florida Public Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	1.51	685^th	687	0.3%
2016	6.55	613^th	693	11.5%
2017	9.36	603^rd	714	15.5%
2018	3.96	654^th	716	8.7%
2019	1.69	714^th	734	2.7%
2022	2.32	747^th	774	3.5%
2023	3.80	733^rd	792	7.4%
2024	4.25	730^th	807	9.5%

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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 North Central Florida Public Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	30	212	3	10	0	1	4	260
2013	52	219	1	17	1	1	11	302
2014	49	205	0	15	0	0	11	280
2015	57	234	0	20	2	0	15	328
2016	50	192	1	23	0	0	16	282
2017	44	131	0	14	1	0	16	206
2018	40	161	0	16	0	0	17	234
2019	35	140	0	5	1	0	17	198
2020	23	162	0	8	0	0	17	210
2021	16	128	0	3	0	0	7	154
2022	26	146	0	3	0	0	7	182
2023	23	142	0	11	0	0	8	184
2024	29	125	0	19	0	0	14	187

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Central Florida Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	260	6.0	43.3	35
2013	302	6.0	50.3	23.5
2014	280	7.0	40.0	13.9
2015	328	8.0	41.0	0.9
2016	282	8.0	35.2	10.3
2017	206	9.0	22.8	49.5
2018	234	1.0	234.0	67.1
2019	198	n/a	n/a	60.6
2020	210	6.0	35.0	73.8
2021	154	6.0	25.6	76
2022	182	6.0	30.3	80.2
2023	184	5.0	36.8	82.6
2024	187	6.0	31.1	75.9

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 North Central Florida Public Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	260	6.0	43.3	35
2013	302	6.0	50.3	23.5
2014	280	7.0	40.0	13.9
2015	328	8.0	41.0	0.9
2016	282	8.0	35.2	10.3
2017	206	9.0	22.8	49.5
2018	234	1.0	234.0	67.1
2019	198	n/a	n/a	60.6
2020	210	6.0	35.0	73.8
2021	154	6.0	25.6	76
2022	182	6.0	30.3	80.2
2023	184	5.0	36.8	82.6
2024	187	6.0	31.1	75.9

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 North Central Florida Public Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$111 (2.3%)	$4,748 (97.7%)	$4,859
2019	$438 (6.0%)	$6,856 (94.0%)	$7,295
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$7,650 (100.0%)	$7,650
2021	$865 (10.6%)	$7,294 (89.4%)	$8,159
2022	$1,634 (17.1%)	$7,925 (82.9%)	$9,559
2023	$921 (11.4%)	$7,158 (88.6%)	$8,080

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Central Florida Public Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 714^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 733^rd of 792 High schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Florida Public Charter School)	0	8	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	61	51	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Florida Public Charter School)	7	7
9th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	60	57	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Central Florida Public Charter School)	0	0
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Central Florida Public Charter School)	5	4	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Alachua)	66	63	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (North Central Florida Public Charter School)	15	10	5%
End of Course US History (Alachua)	71	63	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	198	184	7.1%
African American	140	142	1.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	35	23	34.3%
Two or More Races	17	8	52.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	82.6%	22%

Schools Near North Central Florida Public Charter 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
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
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)
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
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
Gainesville High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1900 NW 13th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6707	1,791	73	24.5	46.7%	639 (35.7%)	555 (31.0%)	370 (20.7%)	91 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	131 (7.3%)	41.4	404^th of 807 public high schools	49.9%		46.8	321^st of 792 public high schools	59.5%	83				50.0	47.0					23.0	53.0	65.0	62.0		$8,250	$673	$7,577
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 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)
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)
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)
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)

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Florida Public Charter School

How many students attend North Central Florida Public Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 187 students attended North Central Florida Public Charter School.

What district is North Central Florida Public Charter School in?

Alachua

What is the racial makeup of North Central Florida Public Charter School?

Students at North Central Florida Public Charter School are 67% African American, 16% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is North Central Florida Public Charter School a good school?

North Central Florida Public Charter School ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Florida high schools.

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