Serving 72 students in grades 6-12, Gulf/lake Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
36%
Black
51%
21%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf/lake Academy?
72 students attend Gulf/lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gulf/lake Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gulf/lake Academy offer ?
Gulf/lake Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gulf/lake Academy part of?
Gulf/lake Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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