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#1593 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 42% in state

Gibbs High School

High School · Pinellas · St. Petersburg, FL

A Pinellas high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

850 34TH ST S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

  • Math 26% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 41% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation37.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,514
Chronic Absenteeism55.4%

Students at Gibbs High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 41% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
31%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2013
ELA
35%
2014
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2024
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gibbs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 49Some Transit
  • Bike 82Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Petersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,295

Median home value

$253,100

Median rent

$1,819/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
37.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St. Petersburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.69–121.3 mi1,710Compare →
Disston AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.65–121.5 mi101Compare →
Community Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–121.9 mi109Compare →
Boca Ciega High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.0 mi1,211Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pinellas

Schools in district
153
Rank in district
#83 of 148
District spending per student
$12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gibbs High School is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gibbs High School

Gibbs High School is a public high school in St. Petersburg, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 1,131 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,593 of 3,778 schools in FL.

State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gibbs High School

What grades does Gibbs High School serve?

Gibbs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gibbs High School?

Gibbs High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gibbs High School rank in FL?

Gibbs High School ranks #1,593 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Gibbs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gibbs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gibbs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gibbs High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gibbs High School a charter school?

No, Gibbs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gibbs High School a Title I school?

No, Gibbs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gibbs High School?

60.7% of students at Gibbs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,131
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Pinellas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 33711)
18,347
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
38.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33711; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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