Gainesville High School

Gainesville High School is a high school in Gainesville, Florida, United States. There were 1,890 students attending it in 2015. The current principal is Elizabeth Leclear, who joined the GHS staff in June 2025.

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Type: School
Description: American public high school in Gainesville, Florida USA
Also known as: “Gainesville High School (Florida)”
Address: 1900 Northwest 13th Street, Gainsesville, FL 32609

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Glen Springs and A. Quinn Jones House.

Glen Springs

Spring

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Glen Springs is a 5th magnitude hydrological spring in Gainesville, Florida, United States, located at 2424 NW 23rd Boulevard. Formerly a popular swimming and recreation area, the property closed to the public in 1970 and is no longer maintained for swimming. Glen Springs is situated 3,000 feet northwest of Gainesville High School.

A. Quinn Jones House

Museum

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The A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center is a museum in Gainesville, Florida. The museum preserves the legacy of Allen Quinn Jones, a local educator who dedicated his life to educating African-Americans. A. Quinn Jones House is situated 1 mile southeast of Gainesville High School.

Anderson Hall

University building

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Anderson Hall is a historic building located in the northeastern section of the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, Florida. The building houses the university's political science and religion departments, both a part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Anderson Hall is situated 1¼ miles south of Gainesville High School.