SF College Academy, 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G: grades 9 through 12, 73 students in 2023-24 and an A 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.
Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 9 through 12 at 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G. 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: 352-395-4444, 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G, Gainesville, FL 32606
- School website: sfcollege.edu/academy
- Charter schools office: Alachua County Public Schools, 352-955-7617
- District office: 352-955-7300
| Address | 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G, Gainesville, FL 32606 |
| Phone | 352-395-4444 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Sponsor | School Board of Alachua County |
Principal
Principal Shane Andrew, according to the district’s charter schools page.
Enrollment and teachers
- Federal count: 73 students in the 2023-24 school year, the latest year in the NCES school directory.
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 (68% of possible points) |
| 2024-25 | B |
| 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: 83%
- Math: 70%
- Science: 86%
- Social studies: 79%
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
The academy’s enrollment page says incoming ninth and 10th graders who meet its criteria are considered. Tenth-grade applicants need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and six high school credits, including one each in math, science, language arts and history. Capacity is 75 students in ninth grade and 75 in 10th. Families return the 2026-27 application to the academy by email, mail or in person.
About the school
The academy, on Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus, was established Aug. 12, 2023, according to its enrollment page. Its contact page lists business hours of 7:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Calendar and hours
Charter schools may set their own calendars. Ask the school at 352-395-4444, and compare the district’s 2026-27 calendar.
Its 2025-26 bell schedule ran from a 7:50 a.m. warning bell to the end of sixth period at 1:55 p.m.
More on Gainesville schools
- The school’s website: sfcollege.edu/academy
- 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 SF College Academy serve?
Grades 9 through 12. It is a public charter school sponsored by the School Board of Alachua County, at 3000 NW 83rd St., Building G, Gainesville.
What is SF College Academy’s school grade?
SF College Academy earned an A in Florida’s 2026 school grades, with 68% of possible points. It earned a B in 2025.
How do I apply to SF College Academy?
The academy’s enrollment page says incoming ninth and 10th graders who meet its criteria are considered.
Who is the principal of SF College Academy?
Shane Andrew, according to the district’s charter school directory.
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