Serving 285 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 ≤10% (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 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 0.64, 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.
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is ranked #2761 out of 3,704 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?
≤10% 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 45-49%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
285 students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher 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
What school district is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy part of?
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