Serving 316 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 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 45-49% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's student population of 316 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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 0.61, 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
#2761 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
37%
Black
13%
21%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
45-49%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's ranking?
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?
316 students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% 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 24:1, 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?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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