F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL
Reported Enrollment
2,540
students
District
ALACHUA
County Context Score
33/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5510 NW 27TH AVE, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32606
School District
ALACHUA
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 120003000029
- District ID
- 1200030
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
5–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
2,540 students
School Setting
Suburb: Midsize
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Alachua County has 64 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 62 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: ALACHUA, Alachua County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 5–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Suburb: Midsize matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with ALACHUA.
2,540 students
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL reports 2,540 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 15 other high schools in Alachua County with enrollment data, 15 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 131 students.
16 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 158 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
62 district schools
ALACHUA lists 31 primary, 10 middle, 15 high, 6 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
31
Middle
10
High
15
Other
6
Nearby context inside ALACHUA
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School Profile FAQ
Is F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with ALACHUA.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL with nearby schools?
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL should be compared with 16 high schools in Alachua County, plus other schools in ALACHUA. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL?
Before using F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with ALACHUA.
Part of ALACHUA
F. W. BUCHHOLZ HIGH SCHOOL is one of 62 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 28,916 students across 62 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
62
Reported Enrollment
28,916
62 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- CAROLYN BEATRICE PARKER ELEMENTARYKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- STEPHEN FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- A.QUINN JONES CENTER6–12 · HighListed only
- LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- SIDNEY LANIER CENTERKG–12 · OtherListed only
- LITTLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- W. A. METCALFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- JOSEPH WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleListed only
- HOWARD W. BISHOP MIDDLE SCHOOL6–8 · MiddleListed only
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GAINESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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NEWBERRY HIGH SCHOOL
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
Alachua County Schools
County Context Score
33/100
County-level composite across 64 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.