Serving 202 students in grades 9-12, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's student population of 202 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy 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 Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 0.67, 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
#2652 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
38%
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Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
35-39%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's ranking?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is ranked #2652 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
The graduation rate of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
202 students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy offer ?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy part of?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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