Resilience Charter, 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A: grades 6 through 8, 114 students in 2023-24 and a D in Florida's 2026 school grades.
Last checked Oct. 9, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, the district’s charter schools page, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades file and the federal NCES school directory.
Resilience Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 6 through 8 at 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A. The School Board of Alachua County sponsors it, and the district lists it on its charter schools page. Charter schools have no attendance zone: families apply, and the school sets out how admission works.
Who to call
- Front office: 352-226-8675, 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A, Gainesville, FL 32609
- School website: resiliencecharter.org
- Charter schools office: Alachua County Public Schools, 352-955-7617
- District office: 352-955-7300
| Address | 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A, Gainesville, FL 32609 |
| Phone | 352-226-8675 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Sponsor | School Board of Alachua County |
Principal
Principal Michael Aponte, according to the district’s charter schools page.
Enrollment and teachers
- Federal count: 114 students in the 2023-24 school year, the latest year in the NCES school directory, with 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, or about 19 students per teacher.
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 | D (43% of possible points) |
| 2024-25 | D |
| 2023-24 | D |
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: 46%
- Math: 24%
- Science: 35%
- Social studies: 69%
- Middle school acceleration: 29% (students passing high school-level courses or industry certifications)
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.
How admission works
Admission is by lottery: the school’s website links an online lottery application, and students who win a seat then enroll through the district’s Skyward new student enrollment.
About the school
The school describes itself on its website as a tuition-free public charter school for project-based learning, serving grades 6 to 8.
Calendar and hours
Charter schools may set their own calendars. Ask the school at 352-226-8675, and compare the district’s 2026-27 calendar.
Its bell schedule lists the school day as 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, with doors opening at 8:45 a.m.
More on Gainesville schools
- The school’s website: resiliencecharter.org
- 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 Resilience Charter serve?
Grades 6 through 8. It is a public charter school sponsored by the School Board of Alachua County, at 1717 NE Ninth St., Building A, Gainesville.
What is Resilience Charter’s school grade?
Resilience Charter earned a D in Florida’s 2026 school grades, with 43% of possible points. It earned a D in 2025.
How do I apply to Resilience Charter?
Admission is by lottery: the school’s website links an online lottery application, and students who win a seat then enroll through the district’s Skyward new student enrollment.
What time does Resilience Charter start?
Its bell schedule lists the school day as 9:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Who is the principal of Resilience Charter?
Michael Aponte, according to the district’s charter school directory.
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