Newberry High School is a public high school located at 400 SW 258th Street in the city of Newberry, Florida. It is a 1A school. The school offers a magnet program in criminal justice, numerous clubs, and an athletic program. NHS was rated an A school for the 2012–2013 school year.
Serving 750 students in grades 9-12, Newberry High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newberry High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Newberry High School's student population of 750 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Newberry High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newberry High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1971 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
51%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newberry High School's ranking?
Newberry High School is ranked #1971 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Newberry High School often compared to?
Newberry High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe High School, F. W. Buchholz High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newberry High School?
The graduation rate of Newberry High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newberry High School?
750 students attend Newberry High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Newberry High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newberry High School?
Newberry High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberry High School offer ?
Newberry High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newberry High School part of?
Newberry High School is part of Alachua School District.
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