Palmetto Ridge High School vs. Gulf Coast High School
Should I attend Palmetto Ridge High School or Gulf Coast 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
School
Top Rankings
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Gulf Coast High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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 2,445 students in grades 9-12, Gulf Coast High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,253 students
2,445 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
99 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1835 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#835 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
68%
Graduation Rate
95%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
620
616
Grade 10 Students
572
642
Grade 11 Students
544
618
Grade 12 Students
517
569
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
55%
25%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
32%
64%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%