Gulf High School
Gulf High School serves 1,346 students in grades 9-12.
Gulf High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Gulf High School's student population of 1,346 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,346 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 83 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gulf High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Gulf High School is 0.56, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2579 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 33% |
| Black | 7% | 22% |
| White | 63% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pasco School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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
0.0 miles
5355 School Rd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-3300 0 n/a n/a - New Port Richey James M. Marlowe Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 527 students10
0.3 miles
5642 Cecelia Dr
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-8600 0.3 PK-5 527 - New Port Richey Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 55 students10
0.3 miles
7619 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 849-1901 0.3 6-12 55 - New Port Richey Schwettman Education Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 70 students10
0.3 miles
5520 Grand Blvd
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 774-0002 0.3 6-12 70 - New Port Richey Gulf Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 36%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 897 students10
0.7 miles
6419 Louisiana Ave
New Port Richey, FL 34653
(727) 774-8000 0.7 6-8 897
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