Gaines Alternative Center - Hamblen in St. Augustine, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gaines Alternative Center - Hamblen is a suburban public school in St. Augustine, Florida that is part of St Johns County School District. It serves 40 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 12

40 Students

3 Teachers

1 Christopher St

St. Augustine, FL 32084 View local requests

http://www-gats.stjohns.k12.fl.us

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Gaines Alternative Center - Hamblen Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Avery

Ms. Chrissy

Mrs. Green

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Gaines Alternative Center - Hamblen Demographics

58%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gaines Alternative Center - Hamblen Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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