Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
3000 E University Ave,  Gainesville, FL
Alachua County Public Schools
4.0
3.7
310 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bill Mcelroy
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
15
Full Time Teachers
15
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
570
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
28
Science
25
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
64.2%
Female
35.8%
White
47.6%
Black
27.7%
Hispanic
17.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best HS for the Arts in Florida
#33 Best Magnet HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Santa Fe College 72 Students
University of Florida 66 Students
University of Central Florida 31 Students
University of North Florida 28 Students
Florida State University 26 Students
University of South Florida 21 Students
Full Sail University 21 Students
Ringling College of Art and Design 19 Students
Florida A&M University 16 Students
University of Miami 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Graphic Design 16 Students
Nursing 12 Students
Computer Science 12 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 10 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media 8 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Arts 7 Students
Business 6 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 5 Students
Computer Programming 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 50 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/5/2018
Really a great environment for your child to prepare for college in, respectful faculty and everything you'd hope for in a good high school.
4.0 NicheUser
6/26/2017
My experience at Loften was great. I made a lot of new friends since freshman year and all of the teachers were very helpful.
4.0 Alum
1/17/2017
Loften is a diverse campus with many opportunities. There aren't many clubs and activities after school, but there are opportunities during school for involvement. The four academic fields that are available to study are all equipped adequately for student success. Teachers and administrators are all there for success. They are always available to help in any way a student needs.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/30/2022
its good clean and amazing i would recommend going there
5.0 parent
9/26/2018
Excellent school for any student who would be swallowed up at the larger high schools in Gainesville.
5.0 parent
5/1/2018
As a parent, I am glad that my son goes here. He enjoys High School. He is gifted, but does not do well with a lot of homework. He seems to like school, most of his teachers, and has made friends.
1.0 other
2/28/2013
These other reviews hit Loften at its core. These other reviews were a few years ago and times have changed. The school is vastly innapropiate. I don't want my mom to come to this school to volunteer because I don't want her to see to see the behavior at this school. I would rather be attending midd...

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Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Gainesville, FL and is served by the Alachua County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 25. Discover additional schools in the area, like Alachua Virtual Instruction Program, Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise), Eastside High School, and more. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High School.

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