For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,261 students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL.
The top ranked public high school in University Heights is P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Florida average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: K-12
| 1,340 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Sw 6th St
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 392-1554
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville, FL include P.k. Yonge Developmental Research School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville?
the neighborhood of University Heights, Gainesville public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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