Gulf High School is a four-year public high school in New Port Richey, Florida. It is part of the Pasco County School System in Pasco County, Florida.
Serving 1,518 students in grades 9-12, Gulf High School 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 is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gulf High School serves the western part of New Port Richey, FL, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge and some areas extending up to 4.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gulf High School's student population of 1,518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,518 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
MEANINGFUL LEARNING ~Every Student~ ~Every Classroom~ ~Every Day~
School Rankings
Gulf High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3225 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Kelly Green and White
School Mascot
Buccaneer
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gulf High School's ranking?
Gulf High School is ranked #3225 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf High School often compared to?
Gulf High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James W. Mitchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf High School?
The graduation rate of Gulf High School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Gulf High School?
1,518 students attend Gulf High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Gulf High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf High School?
Gulf High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf High School offer ?
Gulf High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gulf High School part of?
Gulf High School is part of Pasco School District.
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