Palmetto Ridge High School vs. Golden Gate High School
Should I attend Palmetto Ridge High School or Golden Gate High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Golden Gate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,253 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto Ridge 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,652 students in grades 9-12, Golden Gate 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,253 students
1,652 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1835 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2456 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Graduation Rate
95%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
620
433
Grade 10 Students
572
434
Grade 11 Students
544
422
Grade 12 Students
517
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
55%
70%
% Black
10%
18%
% White
32%
9%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
