Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology
Tel:
(352)688-5092
- Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology serves 126 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology's student population of 126 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 126 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #144 out of 3,601 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 32% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 74% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hernando School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is Frank W. Springstead High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Explorer K-8 (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Explorer K-8 (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Hill Explorer K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 1686 students
0.4 miles
10252 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
(352)797-7094 0.4 PK-8 1686 - Spring Hill Frank W. Springstead High School Grades: 9-12 | 1790 students
0.6 miles
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7010 0.6 9-12 1790 - Spring Hill Frank W. Springstead High/adul Grades: AE
0.6 miles
3300 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7027 0.6 AE n/a - Spring Hill Fox Chapel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 707 students
1.9 miles
9412 Fox Chapel Ln
Spring Hill, FL 34606
(352)797-7025 1.9 6-8 707 - Spring Hill Spring Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 767 students
2.3 miles
6001 Mariner Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352)797-7030 2.3 PK-5 767
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