Serving 212 students in grades 6-8, Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
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Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology's student population of 212 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is 0.50, 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
#138 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is ranked #138 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology often compared to?
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.) A by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology?
212 students attend Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology?
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology offer ?
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology part of?
Gulf Coast Academy Of Science And Technology is part of Hernando School District.
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