Summary:
Newberry High School is a public high school located in Newberry, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 728. 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.
Newberry High School has several key metrics that differentiate it from nearby schools. The school has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.4% to 99.3% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Newberry High School students generally perform better than the district and state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Newberry High School's proficiency rates in EOC/US History (77%) and EOC/Biology 1 (71%) were higher than the Alachua District (69%) and state (68%) averages. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some of the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (24.45%) and Hispanic (13.19%) students.
However, Newberry High School faces some challenges, such as a higher rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 12.1% to 31.3% over the past five years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.85% to 49.59% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools, Santa Fe High School has similar performance metrics, while F.W. Buchholz High School consistently outperforms Newberry High School in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Schools in the neighboring Gilchrist District, such as Trenton High School and Bell High School, generally have higher test scores and graduation rates than Newberry High School, despite being in a lower-ranked district.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 9-12
District:
Alachua
SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 807 Florida High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,898
Feeder schools for Newberry High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 26.3
Number of students: 728
Racial breakdown:
White:
55.4%
African American:
24.5%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Two or more races:
6.3%
Asian:
0.5%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.6%
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