Gulf School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Gulf School District, serving 1,977 students. Gulf School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Florida.
Public schools in Gulf School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
The top ranked public schools in Gulf School District are Port St. Joe High School, Wewahitchka Elementary School and Port St. Joe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Florida public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Gulf School District |
| School District Phone Number | (850) 229-8256 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (FL) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 4,378 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,977 Students | 2,833,039 Students |
| # of Teachers | 121 Teachers | 177,112 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Gulf School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #32 out of 73 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 55% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.70 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 8,827 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 8 Students | 77,812 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 85 Students | 938,209 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 33% |
| # of Black Students | 256 Students | 626,299 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 22% |
| # of White Students | 1,540 Students | 1,077,863 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 38% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 4,744 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 82 Students | 99,323 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 63 | 61,247 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 138 | 200,250 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 167 | 207,664 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 141 | 207,685 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 151 | 226,422 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 155 | 220,563 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 152 | 215,850 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 139 | 219,922 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 154 | 210,628 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 141 | 211,052 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 135 | 219,419 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 151 | 216,655 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 146 | 212,702 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 144 | 202,980 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,082 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,348. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,861 is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (FL) |
| Total Revenue | $22 MM | $136 MM |
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| Spending | $22 MM | $132 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,082 | $13,348 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,861 | $12,938 |
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Gulf School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Port St. Joe High School Math: 63% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50%100 Shark Dr10
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8251
Grades: 7-12 | 524 students
- Wewahitchka Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50%514 E River Rd10
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2476
Grades: PK-6 | 502 students
- Port St. Joe Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2201 Long Ave10
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1221
Grades: PK-6 | 595 students
- Wewahitchka High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%1 Gator Cir10
Wewahitchka, FL 32465
(850) 639-2228
Grades: 7-12 | 347 students
- Gulf County Adult School2853 Long Ave
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 227-1744
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Gulf Virtual Franchise150 Middle School Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-8256
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Prek Ese Special Education School130 E River Rd
Port Saint Joe, FL 32456
(850) 229-6940
Grades: PK-5 | 9 students
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