Very Good
#1083 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Gulf Coast High School
High School · Collier · Naples, FL
A Collier high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
7878 SHARK WAY, Naples, FL 34119
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 63% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gulf Coast High School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf Coast 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,260
Median home value
$665,000
Median rent
$1,998/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34119; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaea AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| 3 Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 2–12 | 2.1 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Adonai Academy IncorporatedPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Naples Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 929 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Collier
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #44 of 64
- District spending per student
- $14,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf Coast High School is listed in COLLIER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf Coast High School
Gulf Coast High School is a public high school in Naples, FL, part of Collier, serving approximately 1,831 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,083 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf Coast High School
What grades does Gulf Coast High School serve?
Gulf Coast High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gulf Coast High School?
Gulf Coast High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,831 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast High School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf Coast High School rank in FL?
Gulf Coast High School ranks #1,083 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf Coast High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf Coast High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Coast High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf Coast High School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gulf Coast High School a charter school?
No, Gulf Coast High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulf Coast High School a Title I school?
No, Gulf Coast High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf Coast High School?
24.0% of students at Gulf Coast 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
- 1,831
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collier County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (239) 377-1400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34119)
- 35,914
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 34119; 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
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