Santa Fe College is a public college in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System and offers both associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Established in 1965 by the Florida Legislature as Santa Fe Junior College, the institution began classes in September 1966.
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology serves 133 students in grades 9-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 133 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology's student population of 133 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
38%
34%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology?
133 students attend Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology?
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology offer ?
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology part of?
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology is part of Alachua School District.
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