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Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

204^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida High Schools

Better than 76% of Florida high schools

Summary

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is a public magnet high school in Gainesville, Florida, serving 310 students in grades 9-12. This school stands out within the Alachua school district, which is ranked 45 out of 67 districts in the state, by consistently performing above district and state averages on standardized tests.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 89% proficiency in Geometry EOC and 77% proficiency in US History EOC, compared to 56% and 72% for the Alachua district, respectively. Additionally, Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.1% to 100% in recent years, outpacing the district and state averages. While the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, it is still lower than nearby schools like A.Quinn Jones Center and Gainesville High School.

Compared to other schools in the area, Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, A.Quinn Jones Center and North Central Florida Public Charter School have significantly lower test scores and academic rankings, indicating that Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School is providing a more robust educational experience for its students. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $14,574 to $14,813 in recent years, may contribute to its academic success.

328

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

45.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641

(352) 955-6839

District: Alachua

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

African American:

22.9%

Hispanic:

18.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2014 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Florida high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Algebra 1 scores 21 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

204^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 29% (2016) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 13High Schools in the Alachua

45^th of 67Alachua among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2013	4.7	893 of 956	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	4.7	840 of 897	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	3.3	845 of 891	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	4.7	783 of 839	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	58.4	332 of 740	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	7.8	670 of 736	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	61.7	204 of 844	75.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	162 of 807	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	67.0	155 of 792	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	151 of 774	80.5%	★★★★☆
2021	58.2	194 of 746	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	134 of 734	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	63.8	158 of 716	77.9%	★★★★☆
2017	50.6	276 of 714	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.0	199 of 693	71.3%	★★★★☆
2014	57.1	255 of 687	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.3	213 of 648	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	36.7	344 of 606	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.2	379 of 622	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	35.6	433 of 620	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.0	367 of 587	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.6	362 of 577	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	24.7	422 of 563	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	36.2	337 of 477	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	59.9	203 of 487	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	37.6	334 of 484	31.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry89%+34 vs state

US History77%+6 vs state

English Language Arts65%+8 vs state

Biology 159%-12 vs state

Algebra 139%-21 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)					FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	Total
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	328	18	18.2	45.4%	161 (49.1%)	75 (22.9%)	61 (18.6%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	61.7	204^th of 844 public high schools	75.8%		65.9	162^nd of 807 public high schools	79.9%	42				66.0	63.0					39.0	89.0	59.0	77.0
Eastside High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	1201 SE 43rd St	Gainesville	32641	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6704	1,291	51	25.1	52.5%	239 (18.5%)	735 (56.9%)	92 (7.1%)	143 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	79 (6.1%)	41.2	448^th of 844 public high schools	46.9%		37.3	448^th of 807 public high schools	44.5%					48.0	52.0					39.0	40.0	67.0	74.0
Pace	Public	6-12	1010 SE 4th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 374-8799	51	0		68.6%	10 (19.6%)	24 (47.1%)	7 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (19.6%)								(n/a)
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)
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	169	7	24.1	74.6%	20 (11.8%)	115 (68.0%)	24 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.9%)	1.5	824^th of 844 public high schools	2.4%		4.3	730^th of 807 public high schools	9.5%	94			6.0	5.0	8.0			0.0		6.0	2.0	8.0	12.0
Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center	Public	6-12	3434 NE 39th Ave	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 955-2105	0	0	47.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise)	Public, Virtual	6-12	1108 NW 7th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 955-6840	178	2	118.6	45.5%	86 (48.3%)	48 (27.0%)	23 (12.9%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.7%)	33.3	546^th of 844 public high schools	35.3%		44.1	379^th of 807 public high schools	53.0%	167		50.0	62.0		55.0		60.0	40.0	55.0		18.0	71.0	54.0
A.Quinn Jones Center	Public	6-12	1108 NW 7th Ave	Gainesville	32601	Alachua County	Alachua	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 955-6840	95	14	6.6	84.2%	9 (9.5%)	77 (81.1%)	4 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	0.5	843^rd of 844 public high schools	0.1%		2.2	785^th of 807 public high schools	2.7%	58	0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0		0.0	0.0	0.0				0.0
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)
Gainesville High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	1900 NW 13th St	Gainesville	32609	Alachua County	Alachua	No	Yes	No	No	(352) 955-6707	1,825	74	24.5	45.0%	590 (32.3%)	601 (32.9%)	401 (22.0%)	93 (5.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	136 (7.5%)	41.5	444^th of 844 public high schools	47.4%		41.4	404^th of 807 public high schools	49.9%	40				47.0	53.0					35.0	55.0	57.0	75.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School

How many students attend Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School.

What district is Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School in?

Alachua

Is Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School a good school?

Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School ranks 204^th of 844 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School?

Students at Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School are 49% White, 23% African American, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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