Gulf Coast Charter Academy South

215 Airport Pulling Rd
Naples, FL 34104
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Serving 708 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Gulf Coast Charter Academy South's student population of 708 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
708 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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School Rankings

Gulf Coast Charter Academy South ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1212 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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54%
48%
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57%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
51%
36%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
23%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name

Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Track, Track and Field, Volley Ball
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South's ranking?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is ranked #1212 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
708 students attend Gulf Coast Charter Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Charter Academy South?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Charter Academy South offer ?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Gulf Coast Charter Academy South part of?
Gulf Coast Charter Academy South is part of Collier School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 708 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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