Golden Gate High School vs. Palmetto Ridge High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12, Golden Gate High School ranks in the bottom 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 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,347 students in grades 9-12, Palmetto Ridge 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 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,764 students
2,347 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
98 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2228 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1660 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Graduation Rate
89%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
496
661
Grade 10 Students
457
632
Grade 11 Students
465
589
Grade 12 Students
346
465
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
71%
57%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
9%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%