Gulf High School
Tel:
(727)774-3300
- Gulf High School serves 1,301 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Gulf High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Gulf High School's student population of 1,301 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gulf High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gulf High School is 0.54, which is more 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 | #2254 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 32% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.46 |
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| Graduation Rate | 81% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasco School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Gulf High School is Pace Center For Girls (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James M. Marlowe Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- New Port Richey Gulf High Adult Education Grades: AE
0.0 miles
5355 School Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-3300 0.0 AE n/a - New Port Richey James M. Marlowe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 523 students
0.3 miles
5642 Cecelia Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-8600 0.3 PK-5 523 - New Port Richey Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 56 students
0.3 miles
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727)849-1901 0.3 6-12 56 - New Port Richey Schwettman Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 138 students
0.3 miles
5520 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)774-0002 0.3 6-12 138 - New Port Richey Gulf Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 883 students
0.7 miles
6419 Louisiana Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727)774-8000 0.7 6-8 883
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