Newberry High School

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 400 SW 258th St
       Newberry, FL  32669


(352) 472-1101

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,898 Help


Feeder schools for Newberry High School:

Elementary:    Archer Elementary
    Newberry Elementary School
Middle:    Oak View Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  26.3 Help
Number of students:  728

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.4%
African American:
24.5%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newberry High School ranks better than 67.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newberry High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Newberry High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.4%), African American (24.5%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newberry High School is 26.3, which is the 4th best among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Newberry High School employs 27.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newberry High School is $8,898, which is the 5th highest among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Newberry High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Newberry High School 264th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Newberry High School in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

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

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Rank History for Newberry High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.37 171st 484 64.7%
2005 48.69 277th 487 43.1%
2006 44.58 283rd 477 40.7%
2007 51.85 282nd 563 49.9%
2008 43.44 350th 577 39.3%
2009 49.82 326th 587 44.5%
2010 53.63 321st 620 48.2%
2011 52.74 323rd 622 48.1%
2012 53.16 212th 606 65.0%
2013 57.90 218th 648 66.4%
2014 63.25 205th 687 70.2%
2016 52.72 255th 693 63.2%
2017 43.22 338th 714 52.7%
2018 50.43 280th 716 60.9%
2019 45.80 321st 734 56.3%
2021 47.11 289th 746 61.3%
2022 46.04 325th 774 58.0%
2023 61.12 192nd 792 75.8%
2024 53.40 264th 807 67.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Newberry High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 633 308 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1989 629 292 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1990 620 283 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1991 643 271 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 929
1992 638 305 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 952
1993 669 315 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1994 308 147 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 376 160 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 376 160 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 402 167 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 433 184 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 492 183 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2000 490 163 1 18 1 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 490 163 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2002 418 146 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 418 146 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 395 166 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 373 157 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2006 355 150 3 23 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 358 150 4 25 1 n/a n/a 17 555
2008 372 159 3 30 1 n/a n/a 10 575
2009 378 149 3 45 1 n/a n/a 12 588
2010 379 156 6 41 1 n/a n/a 13 596
2011 399 127 0 42 1 0 16 0 585
2012 400 116 7 55 1 0 15 0 594
2013 396 116 5 51 1 0 18 0 587
2014 394 102 5 49 2 1 21 0 574
2015 404 131 5 49 3 1 21 0 614
2016 408 143 5 41 2 2 29 0 630
2017 430 138 7 53 4 0 38 0 670
2018 441 138 7 66 2 1 38 0 693
2019 404 122 4 68 2 1 52 0 653
2020 389 139 5 77 1 1 48 0 660
2021 363 144 1 75 1 1 49 0 634
2022 388 146 4 87 1 1 49 0 676
2023 403 178 4 96 1 0 46 0 728

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 Newberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 949 55.0 17.2 39.4
1989 926 54.0 17.1 44.2
1990 912 54.0 16.8 37.8
1991 929 56.0 16.5 43.1
1992 952 54.0 17.6 38.8
1993 995 53.0 18.8 39.1
1994 461 30.0 15.4 30.8
1995 547 33.0 16.6 29.6
1996 547 33.0 16.6 29.6
1997 588 32.0 18.4 28.7
1998 633 34.0 18.6 27.5
1999 690 37.0 18.6 34.5
2000 673 36.0 18.7 35.8
2001 674 34.0 19.8 32.2
2002 597 30.0 19.9 45.2
2003 597 30.0 19.9 45.2
2004 593 32.0 18.5 49.4
2005 559 34.0 16.4 48.3
2006 533 31.0 17.2 45
2007 555 32.0 17.3 45.4
2008 575 33.5 17.2 46.2
2009 588 37.0 19.0 47.2
2010 596 32.0 18.6 47.3
2011 585 29.8 19.6 45.6
2012 594 28.8 20.6 41.9
2013 587 29.0 20.2 42.2
2014 574 29.0 19.7 48.1
2015 614 30.0 20.4 43.3
2016 630 28.0 22.5 41.7
2017 670 23.0 29.1 45.1
2018 693 30.0 23.1 52.1
2019 653 27.3 23.9 36.1
2020 660 25.3 26.0 36.2
2021 634 27.7 22.8 40.9
2022 676 26.5 25.5 42.8
2023 728 27.6 26.3 49.6

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 Newberry High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 949 55.0 17.2 39.4
1989 926 54.0 17.1 44.2
1990 912 54.0 16.8 37.8
1991 929 56.0 16.5 43.1
1992 952 54.0 17.6 38.8
1993 995 53.0 18.8 39.1
1994 461 30.0 15.4 30.8
1995 547 33.0 16.6 29.6
1996 547 33.0 16.6 29.6
1997 588 32.0 18.4 28.7
1998 633 34.0 18.6 27.5
1999 690 37.0 18.6 34.5
2000 673 36.0 18.7 35.8
2001 674 34.0 19.8 32.2
2002 597 30.0 19.9 45.2
2003 597 30.0 19.9 45.2
2004 593 32.0 18.5 49.4
2005 559 34.0 16.4 48.3
2006 533 31.0 17.2 45
2007 555 32.0 17.3 45.4
2008 575 33.5 17.2 46.2
2009 588 37.0 19.0 47.2
2010 596 32.0 18.6 47.3
2011 585 29.8 19.6 45.6
2012 594 28.8 20.6 41.9
2013 587 29.0 20.2 42.2
2014 574 29.0 19.7 48.1
2015 614 30.0 20.4 43.3
2016 630 28.0 22.5 41.7
2017 670 23.0 29.1 45.1
2018 693 30.0 23.1 52.1
2019 653 27.3 23.9 36.1
2020 660 25.3 26.0 36.2
2021 634 27.7 22.8 40.9
2022 676 26.5 25.5 42.8
2023 728 27.6 26.3 49.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newberry High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $377 (5.0%) $7,121 (95.0%) $7,498
2019 $510 (5.9%) $8,173 (94.1%) $8,683
2020 $465 (5.4%) $8,132 (94.6%) $8,596
2021 $949 (9.4%) $9,094 (90.6%) $10,043
2022 $770 (8.8%) $7,948 (91.2%) $8,717
2023 $718 (8.1%) $8,179 (91.9%) $8,898

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newberry High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 321st of 734 High schoolsRanks 192nd of 792 High schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry High School)5852
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)6057
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Newberry High School)5646
 10%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5552
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Newberry High School)6568
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Alachua)6663
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Newberry High School)7767
 10%
   End of Course US History (Alachua)7163
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Newberry High School)2222
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Alachua)5655
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Newberry High School)4342
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Alachua)4951
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students653728
 11.5%
African American122178
 45.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian44
Hispanic6896
 41.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White404403
 0.2%
Two or More Races5246
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%49.6%
 13.4%


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Students at Newberry High School are 55% White, 24% African American, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 728 students attended Newberry High School.

Newberry High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Archer Elementary
Elementary : Newberry Elementary School
Middle : Oak View Middle School

Newberry High School ranks 264th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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