FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
FL Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz Jr. 2023 | Commissioner of Education
Of the 30,089 students attending Alachua County district schools, 39.0% were white. Black students were the second largest ethnicity in Alachua County districts (33.4%).
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Alachua County districts, representing 40.5% of the student body.
Alachua County Public Schools District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included Asian, white, Black, Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and multiracial students.
In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped 0.5% when compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Alachua County.
Meanwhile, Florida continues to face a teacher shortage in the 2023-24 school year. Despite some improvements, the state reported nearly 4,800 instructional vacancies at the beginning of the year. According to the Florida Department of Education, core subjects such as English, reading, and math among the areas with the highest demand for teachers.
According to the National Education Association (NEA), Florida ranked 50th in the U.S. for teacher pay in the 2022-23 school year, with salaries lower than they were a decade ago when adjusted for inflation.
Governor DeSantis's budget for the 2024-25 school year allocates nearly $38 billion for education, with $1.25 billion dedicated to teachers' salaries and other instructional personnel.
| District | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alachua County Public Schools District | White | 38% | 28,749 |
| UF Lab School District | White | 42% | 1,340 |
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