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Public high school · Collier · Naples, Florida

Golden Gate High School

Golden Gate High School rates 4.9, below most Collier high schools, whose rated median is 6.3.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
4.9this school

4.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Collier median is 6.3.

#3,119 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Collier: 12 high schools rated, median 6.3

The brief

A Collier high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,119 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 58 of 64 in Collier.

Golden Gate High School is listed in Collier, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math48%1 point below the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 687 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading51%10 points below the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 831 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2026.2026 FAST; 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.5
25% of the rating
Academics
4.8
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 34116; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Golden Gate High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$69,204
Median home value
$392,700
Median rent
$1,663/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
11.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
6
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
33
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
548/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
10.4% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
30 sports
11 boys' · 19 girls' · 31 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Golden Gate High School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Golden Gate High School serve?

Golden Gate High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Golden Gate High School?

Golden Gate High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,886 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Golden Gate High School rank in FL?

Golden Gate High School ranks #3,119 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Golden Gate High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Golden Gate High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Golden Gate High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Gate High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Golden Gate High School a charter school?

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

Is Golden Gate High School a Title I school?

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

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

50.3% of students at Golden Gate 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,886
Student-teacher ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
84
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Collier County
Phone
(239) 377-1600
4-year graduation
88.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#58 of 64
Schools in district
74
District spending per student
$14,103
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 34116)
34,872
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
36.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.