Below Average
#2919 of 3,778 schools in FL
Gulf High School
High School · Pasco · New Port Richey, FL
A Pasco high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5355 SCHOOL RD, New Port Richey, FL 34652
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gulf High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gulf High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,396
Median home value
$198,400
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34652; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Academy SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Elfers Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Marchman Technical CollegeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
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.
Pasco
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #62 of 97
- District spending per student
- $10,009NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gulf High School is listed in PASCO; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gulf High School
Gulf High School is a public high school in New Port Richey, FL, part of Pasco, serving approximately 1,532 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,919 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gulf High School
What grades does Gulf High School serve?
Gulf High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gulf High School?
Gulf High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf High School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gulf High School rank in FL?
Gulf High School ranks #2,919 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Gulf High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gulf 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 Gulf High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gulf High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gulf High School a charter school?
No, Gulf High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gulf High School a Title I school?
No, Gulf High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gulf High School?
63.6% of students at Gulf 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
- 1,532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.0%
- Phone
- (727) 774-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 34652)
- 25,900
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
Official sources & links
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 34652; 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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