Below Average
#3174 of 3,778 schools in FL
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
High School · Pinellas · Clearwater, FL
A high school in Clearwater, FL where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2235 NE COACHMAN RD, Clearwater, FL 33765
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 13% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 52.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 13% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$61,910
Median home value
$290,700
Median rent
$1,585/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33765; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital/homeboundEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Pinellas TeleschoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Delphi Academy of FloridaPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Clearwater High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,637 | Compare → |
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
- #143 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
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is a public high school in Clearwater, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 316 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,174 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
What grades does Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy serve?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy rank in FL?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks #3,174 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy a charter school?
No, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy a Title I school?
No, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
61.4% of students at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (727) 474-8836
- 4-Year Graduation
- 52.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33765)
- 14,364
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 33765; 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, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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