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Gibbs High School vs. St. Petersburg High School

Should you attend Gibbs High School or St. Petersburg High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gibbs High School
850 34th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33711
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
St. Petersburg High School
2501 5th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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St. Petersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 1,131 students in grades 9-12, Gibbs 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,710 students in grades 9-12, St. Petersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,131 students
1,710 students
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% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
51% | 49%
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
83 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
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Test Scores

#2576 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#1435 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
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38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
52%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gibbs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of St. Petersburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
57%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gibbs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of St. Petersburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
(Top 50% in FL)
63%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gibbs High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of St. Petersburg High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
(Top 50% in FL)
98%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart displays graduation rate of Gibbs High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
327
438
Grade 10 Students
324
486
Grade 11 Students
257
402
Grade 12 Students
223
384

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
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% Hispanic
10%
17%
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% Black
58%
16%
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% White
26%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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0.59
0.67
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This chart displays the diversity score of St. Petersburg High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gibbs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in St. Petersburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gibbs High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in St. Petersburg High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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