Loften High, 3000 E. University Ave.: grades 9 through 12, 310 students in 2023-24 and an A in Florida's 2026 school grades.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Alachua County Public Schools’ Schools and Centers Directory, zone maps and 2026-27 calendar, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades file and the federal NCES school directory.
The Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School is an Alachua County Public Schools high school for grades 9 through 12 on East University Avenue in Gainesville. It has no attendance zone. Admission is by application only, and every student is enrolled in one of six career academies, according to the principal’s message on the school’s website. The teams are the Eagles and the school colors are blue and gold, according to the school’s website.
Who to call
- Front office: 352-955-6839, 3000 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641
- School website: alachuaschools.net/o/pamloften
- Which school is my address zoned for? Office of Student Assignment (Zoning), 352-955-7700, zoning@alachuaschools.net
- Enrolling a new student: the district’s enrollment page; district office 352-955-7300
- Buses: district Transportation, 352-955-7602
| Address | 3000 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641 |
| Phone | 352-955-6839 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| District | Alachua County Public Schools |
Principal
Principal Dr. Kris Bracewell, according to the district’s Schools and Centers Directory, which links each school’s website.
Enrollment and teachers
- Federal count: 310 students in the 2023-24 school year, the latest year in the NCES school directory, with 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, or about 21 students per teacher.
- School’s own figure: the school’s website listed enrollment of 312 in June 2026.
State report card
Florida grades every public school A to F each year. The grade is the share of possible points a school earns on state test results and learning gains and, for middle and high schools, acceleration measures and, for high schools, the graduation rate, according to the Florida Department of Education.
| School year | Grade |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | A (77% of possible points) |
| 2024-25 | A |
| 2023-24 | A |
From the state’s 2026 school grades file, the share of students scoring on grade level on the state tests in 2025-26:
- English language arts: 73%
- Math: 67%
- Science: 91%
- Social studies: 83%
- Graduation rate (2024-25): 97%
- College and career acceleration (2024-25): 95% of graduates
The full report card, with test results by grade and student group, is on the state’s Florida school report cards site. It is an interactive dashboard; the figures above come from the downloadable grades file.
Admission (no attendance zone)
Loften has no attendance zone and does not appear on the district’s 2026-27 zone maps. Students apply to one of its six academies through the district’s magnet program. The district’s magnet programs page says the application for 2026-27 has closed, that waitlists are used to fill open seats early in the year, and that the 2027-28 timeline will be posted there. Magnet questions: 352-955-7121.
Students accepted to a magnet program ride buses from assigned hub stops, according to the district’s magnet page.
Calendar and bell times
From the district’s 2026-27 calendar, which applies to every district school:
- Tuesday, Oct. 13: end of the first nine weeks
- Friday, Oct. 16: student holiday, teacher workday
- Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day holiday
- Nov. 23-27: no school for Thanksgiving week
- Friday, Dec. 18: flex day, no school
- Dec. 21 to Jan. 1: winter break
- Monday, Jan. 4: flex day, no school
The district says it will use the two flex days, Dec. 18 first, as makeup days if school is canceled for a hurricane or other emergency.
The school’s website listed the school day as 8:35 a.m. to 2:52 p.m. in June 2026. The building is open 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call the front office to confirm this year’s times.
Programs
The district’s magnet programs page lists the Academy of Automotive Technology, the Academy of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, the Academy of Gaming and Mobile Apps, the Academy of Media Production Technology, the Academy of Robotics and Engineering and the Institute of Graphic Art and Design at Loften High. Magnet seats are by application through the district; the application for 2026-27 has closed, and the district says it will post the 2027-28 timeline on that page. Magnet questions: 352-955-7121.
Sports and activities
Loften High does not appear in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s 2026-27 football classifications. Ask the school at 352-955-6839 about athletics.
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More on Gainesville schools
- The school’s page on the district website: alachuaschools.net/o/pamloften
- Every public school in Gainesville, with zones and report cards
- Our Gainesville schools guide for registration, the School Board and the district calendar
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Loften High serve?
Grades 9 through 12. It is part of Alachua County Public Schools, at 3000 E. University Ave., Gainesville.
What is Loften High’s school grade?
Loften High earned an A in Florida’s 2026 school grades, with 77% of possible points. It earned an A in 2025.
Does Loften High have an attendance zone?
No. Admission is by application only, through the district’s magnet program; students choose one of its six career academies.
What time does Loften High start?
The school’s website listed the school day as 8:35 a.m. to 2:52 p.m. in June 2026; call 352-955-6839 to confirm.
Who is the principal of Loften High?
Dr. Kris Bracewell, according to the district’s Schools and Centers Directory.
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