Alachua School District

The Alachua School District is located in Gainesville, FL and includes 63 schools that serve 28,998 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Alachua School District spends $7,635 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 54% on instruction, 40% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student Information

The Alachua School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Alachua School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Alachua School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.