Eastside High School

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Eastside High School ranks 448 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eastside High School is a public high school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Alachua District, which is ranked 43 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastside High School stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54.34%) compared to nearby schools like F. W. Buchholz High School (22.99%) and Gainesville High School (32.3%). Additionally, Eastside's four-year graduation rates have declined from 96.8% in 2019-2020 to 86.7% in 2022-2023, lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, much higher than the 25.0% to 26.1% range of nearby schools.

Academically, Eastside High School consistently underperforms the Alachua District and the state of Florida in standardized tests, including EOC exams and FAST assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, Eastside's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (21%), Geometry (27%), and 10th Grade English Language Arts (43%) were significantly lower than the Alachua District (55%, 52%, and 52%) and the state of Florida (55%, 53%, and 53%). Additionally, Eastside has a high percentage of students (55.49%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may impact educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1201 SE 43rd St
Gainesville, FL 32641

(352) 955-6704

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
448^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,495

Feeder schools for Eastside High School:

Elementary:	Joseph Williams Elementary School
	Lake Forest Elementary School
	Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
	W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Middle:	Abraham Lincoln Middle School
	Howard W. Bishop Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 28.6

Number of students: 1,220

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.3%

White:

21.1%

Asian:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastside High School ranks worse than 55.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 12 ranked high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.33. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Eastside High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (54.3%), White (21.1%), Asian (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastside High School is 28.6, which is the 5^th best among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)

Compare Eastside High School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastside High School is $9,495, which is the 4^th highest among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eastside High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Eastside High School 448^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Eastside 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 Eastside High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	60.03	201^st	484	58.5%
2005	61.84	195^th	487	60.0%
2006	65.32	157^th	477	67.1%
2007	59.90	225^th	563	60.0%
2008	58.83	243^rd	577	57.9%
2009	69.95	157^th	587	73.3%
2010	69.46	175^th	620	71.8%
2011	68.45	192^nd	622	69.1%
2012	52.31	216^th	606	64.4%
2013	57.76	221^st	648	65.9%
2014	57.03	258^th	687	62.4%
2016	50.41	270^th	693	61.0%
2017	48.68	292^nd	714	59.1%
2018	44.83	335^th	716	53.2%
2019	37.12	417^th	734	43.2%
2021	50.33	269^th	746	63.9%
2022	42.29	359^th	774	53.6%
2023	32.93	473^rd	792	40.3%
2024	37.33	448^th	807	44.5%

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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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by a student on FaceBook
Monday, December 21, 2009

I am a seinor at eastside and pesonally i think this school is awsome the teachers are amazing if it wernt for the teachers at eastside i wouldnt be the smart succesful person i am now...............

thank you faculty of ehs you rock

sincerly anonomus.. :) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eastside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	795	513	34	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1352
1989	747	500	36	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	1295
1990	649	485	42	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	1191
1991	694	537	41	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	1284
1992	712	537	46	18	3	n/a	n/a	0	1316
1993	694	602	51	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1365
1994	679	649	57	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1403
1995	711	688	68	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1486
1996	711	688	68	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1486
1997	728	748	79	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	1574
1998	741	745	77	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	1583
1999	760	773	80	20	2	n/a	n/a	0	1635
2000	713	789	85	30	4	n/a	n/a	0	1621
2001	652	803	102	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	1597
2002	642	898	124	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	1714
2003	642	898	124	48	2	n/a	n/a	0	1714
2004	657	982	127	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	1815
2005	621	1069	140	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	1885
2006	599	1144	156	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	1956
2007	520	1175	159	52	2	n/a	n/a	39	1947
2008	480	1100	159	52	2	n/a	n/a	50	1843
2009	466	1019	147	54	2	n/a	n/a	53	1741
2010	427	850	144	58	2	n/a	n/a	68	1549
2011	415	776	0	65	3	0	169	0	1428
2012	390	702	122	65	1	0	44	0	1324
2013	387	695	115	71	1	4	42	0	1315
2014	375	706	135	74	3	1	52	0	1346
2015	380	714	152	80	4	0	64	0	1394
2016	393	738	157	87	6	0	66	0	1447
2017	361	716	165	77	7	0	78	0	1404
2018	338	654	144	77	4	1	66	0	1284
2019	302	721	152	74	4	2	68	0	1323
2020	290	686	156	65	3	0	73	0	1273
2021	268	673	152	72	2	0	73	0	1240
2022	252	628	152	67	2	1	73	0	1175
2023	258	663	136	76	3	0	84	0	1220

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 Eastside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1352	84.0	16.0	22.1
1989	1295	79.0	16.3	23.7
1990	1191	73.0	16.3	28.3
1991	1284	76.0	16.8	25.5
1992	1316	78.0	16.8	27.4
1993	1365	83.0	16.4	25.8
1994	1403	83.0	16.9	32.2
1995	1486	94.0	15.8	29.1
1996	1486	94.0	15.8	29.1
1997	1574	91.0	17.3	29.9
1998	1583	95.0	16.7	30.1
1999	1635	97.0	16.9	32.2
2000	1621	93.0	17.4	30.8
2001	1597	92.0	17.4	29.2
2002	1714	94.0	18.2	42.5
2003	1714	94.0	18.2	42.5
2004	1815	100.0	18.2	39.1
2005	1885	100.0	18.9	39
2006	1956	102.0	19.2	43.1
2007	1947	101.0	19.3	42.2
2008	1843	104.5	17.6	43.8
2009	1741	112.1	18.5	43
2010	1549	89.0	17.4	45.8
2011	1428	80.6	17.7	46.3
2012	1324	75.6	17.5	45.9
2013	1315	71.0	18.5	49
2014	1346	74.0	18.1	55
2015	1394	73.0	19.0	50.7
2016	1447	72.0	20.0	47.1
2017	1404	53.0	26.4	49.6
2018	1284	67.0	19.1	58.5
2019	1323	57.2	23.1	45.4
2020	1273	60.1	21.1	48.6
2021	1240	54.4	22.7	51.9
2022	1175	56.4	20.8	53.8
2023	1220	42.6	28.6	55.5

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 Eastside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1352	84.0	16.0	22.1
1989	1295	79.0	16.3	23.7
1990	1191	73.0	16.3	28.3
1991	1284	76.0	16.8	25.5
1992	1316	78.0	16.8	27.4
1993	1365	83.0	16.4	25.8
1994	1403	83.0	16.9	32.2
1995	1486	94.0	15.8	29.1
1996	1486	94.0	15.8	29.1
1997	1574	91.0	17.3	29.9
1998	1583	95.0	16.7	30.1
1999	1635	97.0	16.9	32.2
2000	1621	93.0	17.4	30.8
2001	1597	92.0	17.4	29.2
2002	1714	94.0	18.2	42.5
2003	1714	94.0	18.2	42.5
2004	1815	100.0	18.2	39.1
2005	1885	100.0	18.9	39
2006	1956	102.0	19.2	43.1
2007	1947	101.0	19.3	42.2
2008	1843	104.5	17.6	43.8
2009	1741	112.1	18.5	43
2010	1549	89.0	17.4	45.8
2011	1428	80.6	17.7	46.3
2012	1324	75.6	17.5	45.9
2013	1315	71.0	18.5	49
2014	1346	74.0	18.1	55
2015	1394	73.0	19.0	50.7
2016	1447	72.0	20.0	47.1
2017	1404	53.0	26.4	49.6
2018	1284	67.0	19.1	58.5
2019	1323	57.2	23.1	45.4
2020	1273	60.1	21.1	48.6
2021	1240	54.4	22.7	51.9
2022	1175	56.4	20.8	53.8
2023	1220	42.6	28.6	55.5

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 Eastside High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$301 (3.7%)	$7,942 (96.3%)	$8,243
2019	$378 (4.8%)	$7,433 (95.2%)	$7,811
2020	$411 (4.9%)	$7,979 (95.1%)	$8,390
2021	$852 (8.9%)	$8,727 (91.1%)	$9,580
2022	$800 (8.5%)	$8,607 (91.5%)	$9,408
2023	$693 (7.3%)	$8,802 (92.7%)	$9,495

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 417^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 473^rd of 792 High schools	2.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Eastside High School)	51	51
9th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	60	57	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Eastside High School)	47	53	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)	55	52	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Eastside High School)	65	58	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Alachua)	66	63	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Eastside High School)	64	29	35%
End of Course US History (Alachua)	71	63	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Eastside High School)	13	13
End of Course Algebra 1 (Alachua)	56	55	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Eastside High School)	31	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	1323	1220	7.8%
African American	721	663	8%
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	152	136	10.5%
Hispanic	74	76	2.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	302	258	14.6%
Two or More Races	68	84	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	55.5%	10.1%

Schools Near Eastside 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
Eastside High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1201 SE 43rd St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6704	1,220	43	28.6	55.5%	258 (21.1%)	663 (54.3%)	76 (6.2%)	136 (11.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (6.9%)	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
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	271	14	19.3	49.8%	129 (47.6%)	75 (27.7%)	48 (17.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	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	242	5	52.2	47.9%	122 (50.4%)	68 (28.1%)	28 (11.6%)	11 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)	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
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	50	0		82.0%	5 (10.0%)	37 (74.0%)	2 (4.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.0%)								(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	16	0		18.8%	2 (12.5%)	10 (62.5%)	4 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	32	1	64.0	43.8%	10 (31.3%)	19 (59.4%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.3%)								(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	184	5	36.8	82.6%	23 (12.5%)	142 (77.2%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	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
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)
A.Quinn Jones Center	Public	6-12	1108 NW 7th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6840	64	14	4.4	96.9%	6 (9.4%)	48 (75.0%)	4 (6.3%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastside High School

What district is Eastside High School in?

Alachua

How many students attend Eastside High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,220 students attended Eastside High School.

What schools feed into Eastside High School?

Eastside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Joseph Williams Elementary School
Elementary : Lake Forest Elementary School
Elementary : Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School
Elementary : W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Middle : Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Middle : Howard W. Bishop Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Eastside High School?

Students at Eastside High School are 54% African American, 21% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Eastside High School a good school?

Eastside High School ranks 448^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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