Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

Summary:

Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is a public high school serving grades 5-12 in St. Augustine, Florida, with a small student population of 83. The school is part of the highly-ranked St. Johns school district, but it consistently underperforms academically, ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida high schools.

Gaines Alternative At Hamblen faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, with test scores well below district and state averages, as well as a very high chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 40.1% to 54.5% over the past few years. The school's four-year graduation rates have been extremely low, ranging from 0% to 5.9%, which is drastically lower than the district and state averages. The student population is more diverse compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.93% to 52.94%.

While nearby schools like St. Augustine High School and Tocoi Creek High School perform significantly better academically, Gaines Alternative At Hamblen lags behind, suggesting that there may be opportunities for collaboration or learning from the successful practices of these higher-performing schools. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism, will likely be crucial for improving student outcomes and providing a quality education to the diverse community it serves.

Detail:

Public 5-12

1 Christopher St
St Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 547-8560

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
651^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,138

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.8%

African American:

24.1%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gaines Alternative At Hamblen ranks worse than 90.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.21. (See more...)

Compare Details Gaines Alternative At Hamblen ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked high schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.87. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gaines Alternative At Hamblen 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: White (57.8%), African American (24.1%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaines Alternative At Hamblen is $15,138, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 high schools in the St. Johns School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gaines Alternative At Hamblen was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gaines Alternative At Hamblen 1087^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Gaines Alternative At Hamblen in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Gaines Alternative At Hamblen 651^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Gaines Alternative At Hamblen in the ranking list.)

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	15.67	563^rd	675	16.6%
2007	3.97	697^th	736	5.3%
2008	31.45	535^th	740	27.7%
2010	13.39	723^rd	839	13.8%
2011	35.39	620^th	891	30.4%
2012	41.98	546^th	897	39.1%
2013	13.10	834^th	956	12.8%
2018	30.47	735^th	1035	29.0%
2022	14.31	1028^th	1148	10.5%
2023	17.92	1000^th	1177	15.0%
2024	12.21	1087^th	1196	9.1%

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Rank History for Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2005	45.20	303^rd	487	37.8%
2006	24.31	377^th	477	21.0%
2007	54.28	265^th	563	52.9%
2008	41.37	366^th	577	36.6%
2009	34.62	414^th	587	29.5%
2011	10.36	545^th	622	12.4%
2013	26.32	485^th	648	25.2%
2017	6.86	621^st	714	13.0%
2018	38.06	392^nd	716	45.3%
2019	18.68	566^th	734	22.9%
2021	17.00	583^rd	746	21.8%
2022	17.79	607^th	774	21.6%
2023	14.38	644^th	792	18.7%
2024	16.87	651^st	807	19.3%

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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 parent
Friday, May 14, 2010

Great school ! My daughter attends Gaines. The staff really cares. The staff goes above and beyond teaching ! Thank you Ms. Tish Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	13	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1996	13	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
1997	31	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
1998	37	20	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1999	33	31	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2000	37	21	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2001	36	15	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2002	30	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2003	30	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	38
2004	22	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	33
2005	40	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	51
2006	23	8	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	34
2007	29	14	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
2008	54	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	85
2009	10	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	16
2010	17	14	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	33
2011	32	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	37
2012	25	9	0	3	0	0	0	0	37
2013	37	12	0	3	0	1	1	0	54
2014	33	24	0	2	0	0	1	0	60
2015	26	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	35
2016	19	6	0	0	0	0	1	0	26
2017	31	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	35
2018	17	2	1	4	0	0	1	0	25
2019	31	7	1	5	0	1	3	0	48
2020	33	1	1	4	0	0	2	0	41
2021	12	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	17
2022	34	14	2	3	0	0	3	0	56
2023	48	20	4	9	0	0	2	0	83

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 Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	40	0.0	0.0	65
1996	40	0.0	0.0	65
1997	57	6.0	9.5	61.4
1998	61	8.0	7.6	65.6
1999	66	8.0	8.3	71.2
2000	59	7.0	8.4	54.2
2001	52	9.0	5.8	53.8
2002	38	10.0	3.8	44.7
2003	38	10.0	3.8	44.7
2004	33	9.0	3.7	60.6
2005	51	9.0	5.7	43.1
2006	34	8.0	4.3	38.2
2007	43	9.0	4.8	55.8
2008	85	9.0	9.4	45.8
2009	16	2.1	8.0	68.8
2010	33	2.0	16.5	15.2
2011	37	2.0	18.5	51.4
2012	37	2.0	18.5	56.8
2013	54	3.0	18.0	66.7
2014	60	3.0	20.0	58.3
2015	35	3.0	11.6	57.1
2016	26	3.0	8.6	50
2017	35	3.0	11.6	37.1
2018	25	3.0	8.3	28
2019	48	3.0	16.0	6.3
2020	41	n/a	n/a	7.3
2021	17	0.0	n/a	52.9
2022	56	n/a	n/a	33.9
2023	83	0.0	n/a	47

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 Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	40	0.0	0.0	65
1996	40	0.0	0.0	65
1997	57	6.0	9.5	61.4
1998	61	8.0	7.6	65.6
1999	66	8.0	8.3	71.2
2000	59	7.0	8.4	54.2
2001	52	9.0	5.8	53.8
2002	38	10.0	3.8	44.7
2003	38	10.0	3.8	44.7
2004	33	9.0	3.7	60.6
2005	51	9.0	5.7	43.1
2006	34	8.0	4.3	38.2
2007	43	9.0	4.8	55.8
2008	85	9.0	9.4	45.8
2009	16	2.1	8.0	68.8
2010	33	2.0	16.5	15.2
2011	37	2.0	18.5	51.4
2012	37	2.0	18.5	56.8
2013	54	3.0	18.0	66.7
2014	60	3.0	20.0	58.3
2015	35	3.0	11.6	57.1
2016	26	3.0	8.6	50
2017	35	3.0	11.6	37.1
2018	25	3.0	8.3	28
2019	48	3.0	16.0	6.3
2020	41	n/a	n/a	7.3
2021	17	0.0	n/a	52.9
2022	56	n/a	n/a	33.9
2023	83	0.0	n/a	47

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 Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$553 (2.4%)	$22,298 (97.6%)	$22,851
2019	$484 (2.7%)	$17,300 (97.3%)	$17,784
2020	$117 (0.5%)	$21,211 (99.5%)	$21,328
2021	$478 (1.5%)	$31,807 (98.5%)	$32,285
2022	$337 (2.0%)	$16,216 (98.0%)	$16,552
2023	$311 (2.1%)	$14,827 (97.9%)	$15,138

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 566^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 644^th of 792 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Gaines Alternative At Hamblen)	45	8	37%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	78	62	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Gaines Alternative At Hamblen)	45	27	18%
8th Grade Science (St. Johns)	72	71	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Gaines Alternative At Hamblen)	30	42	12%
9th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	75	77	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Gaines Alternative At Hamblen)	25	31	6%
10th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	74	71	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gaines Alternative At Hamblen)	42	21	21%
End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Johns)	80	77	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	48	83	72.9%
African American	7	20	185.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	31	48	54.8%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	47%	40.7%

Schools Near Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

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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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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
Gaines Alternative At Hamblen	Public	5-12	1 Christopher St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8560	83	0		47.0%	48 (57.8%)	20 (24.1%)	9 (10.8%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	16.9	651^st of 807 public high schools	19.3%		14.4	644^th of 792 public high schools	18.7%	7	23.0	16.0	21.0	40.0	19.0	28.0	19.0	22.0	41.0		53.0	$15,138	$311	$14,827
Beachside High School	Public	9-12	200 Great Barracuda Way	Saint Johns	32259	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(904) 547-4402	1,254	56	22.5	4.7%	820 (65.4%)	76 (6.1%)	201 (16.0%)	74 (5.9%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (6.4%)	77.3	83^rd of 807 public high schools	89.7%					(n/a)			73.0	73.0			62.0	75.0	91.0	86.0		$8,487	$518	$7,970
Tocoi Creek High School	Public	9-12	11200 St Johns Parkway	St Augustine	03209	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7450	2,008	83	24.0	9.7%	1,385 (69.0%)	96 (4.8%)	293 (14.6%)	84 (4.2%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	146 (7.3%)	71.3	127^th of 807 public high schools	84.3%		71.9	120^th of 792 public high schools	84.8%	7			73.0	68.0			54.0	70.0	85.0	79.0		$7,333	$324	$7,009
Deaf High School (Fsdb)	Public	9-12	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	No	(904) 827-2500	163	22	7.4	87.1%	55 (33.7%)	40 (24.5%)	53 (32.5%)	11 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	2.9	763^rd of 807 public high schools	5.5%		5.4	704^th of 792 public high schools	11.1%	59			3.0	7.0			8.0	8.0	14.0	13.0		$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
Blind High School (Fsdb)	Public	9-12	207 San Marco Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	Deaf/Blind	No	No	No	No	(904) 827-2700	100	17	5.8	83.0%	55 (55.0%)	13 (13.0%)	26 (26.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.0%)	19	642^nd of 807 public high schools	20.4%		19.3	611^th of 792 public high schools	22.9%	31			29.0	30.0			4.0	9.0	43.0	82.0		$41,158	$1,586	$39,572
St. Augustine High School	Public	9-12	3205 Varella Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8530	1,784	82	21.8	37.6%	1,229 (68.9%)	246 (13.8%)	194 (10.9%)	34 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.3%)	57.5	228^th of 807 public high schools	71.7%		57.9	219^th of 792 public high schools	72.3%	9			59.0	64.0			37.0	45.0	79.0	76.0		$9,048	$457	$8,590
First Coast Technical College	Public	9-12	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-3282	22	5	4.0	86.4%	14 (63.6%)	4 (18.2%)	2 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.1%)								(n/a)
St. Johns Technical High School	Public	8-12	2970 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-8500	218	19	11.4	71.1%	112 (51.4%)	81 (37.2%)	16 (7.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	7.6	689^th of 807 public high schools	14.6%		13.2	653^rd of 792 public high schools	17.6%	36		18.0	21.0	22.0	28.0	15.0	10.0	13.0	30.0	28.0	30.0	$22,919	$2,994	$19,924
Life Work/Project Search	Public	12	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7678	60	0		15.0%	41 (68.3%)	4 (6.7%)	11 (18.3%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)
St Johns County Juvenile Residential At St. Johns Youth Academy	Public	6-12	4500 Avenue D	St Augustine	32095	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8501	31	0		9.7%	6 (19.4%)	19 (61.3%)	6 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaines Alternative At Hamblen

What is the racial makeup of Gaines Alternative At Hamblen?

Students at Gaines Alternative At Hamblen are 58% White, 24% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gaines Alternative At Hamblen?

In the 2022-23 school year, 83 students attended Gaines Alternative At Hamblen.

Is Gaines Alternative At Hamblen a good school?

Gaines Alternative At Hamblen ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Florida high schools.

What district is Gaines Alternative At Hamblen in?

St. Johns

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