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#1189 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 31% in state

Gulf Breeze High School

High School · Santa Rosa · Gulf Breeze, FL

A Santa Rosa high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

  • Math 67% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation32.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$10,066
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Gulf Breeze High School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency67%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 70% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
ELA
77%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
76%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2024
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (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

22.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gulf Breeze 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average329/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gulf Breeze), 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

$119,042

Median home value

$576,100

Median rent

$1,535/mo

College educated

60%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
12 boys'·11 girls'·23 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
East Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–125.0 mi132Compare →
Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–12Not available696Compare →
High RoadEnrollment path unverified5.7K–12Not available123Compare →
Navarre High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.09–12Not available2,430Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Santa Rosa

Schools in district
42
Rank in district
#12 of 36
District spending per student
$10,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gulf Breeze High School is listed in SANTA ROSA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gulf Breeze High School

Gulf Breeze High School is a public high school in Gulf Breeze, FL, part of Santa Rosa, serving approximately 1,977 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gulf Breeze High School

What grades does Gulf Breeze High School serve?

Gulf Breeze High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gulf Breeze High School?

Gulf Breeze High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,977 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze High School is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gulf Breeze High School rank in FL?

Gulf Breeze High School ranks #1,189 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Gulf Breeze High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gulf Breeze High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Gulf Breeze High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Breeze High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gulf Breeze High School a charter school?

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

Is Gulf Breeze High School a Title I school?

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

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

22.3% of students at Gulf Breeze 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
1,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Rosa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 32561)
9,254
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
52.4
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 32561; 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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