Golden Gate High School

Summary:

Golden Gate High School is a public high school in Naples, Florida, serving 1,764 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating.

While Golden Gate High School is part of the same district as nearby schools like Gulf Coast High School, Lely High School, and Naples High School, it performs significantly worse on key metrics. Golden Gate has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (71.32%) compared to the nearby schools, and its four-year graduation rate has declined from 91.0% in 2019-2020 to 88.5% in 2022-2023, lower than the 95.9% and 91.7% rates at Gulf Coast and Lely, respectively. Additionally, Golden Gate has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.7% in 2019-2020 to 19.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Golden Gate High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the Collier County and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 43% of 10th-grade students at Golden Gate were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 58% in Collier County and 53% statewide. This, coupled with the school's significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.06%) compared to the nearby schools, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2925 Titan Way
       Naples, FL  34116


(239) 377-1600

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
337th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,650 Help


Feeder schools for Golden Gate High School:

Elementary:    Golden Gate Elementary School
    Golden Terrace Elementary School
    Mike Davis Elementary School
Middle:    Golden Gate Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  1,764

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
African American:
17.0%
White:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Golden Gate High School ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked high schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.9. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Golden Gate High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), African American (17%), White (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School is 23.5. 8 high schools in the Collier School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Golden Gate High School employs 74.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Golden Gate High School is $10,650, which is the 7th highest among 10 high schools in the Collier School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Golden Gate High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Golden Gate High School 337th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Golden Gate High School in the ranking list.)

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Golden Gate High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 30.75 399th 563 29.1%
2008 23.79 439th 577 23.9%
2009 32.35 423rd 587 27.9%
2010 30.57 454th 620 26.8%
2011 38.38 428th 622 31.2%
2012 30.39 402nd 606 33.7%
2013 41.71 354th 648 45.4%
2014 45.77 360th 687 47.6%
2016 44.04 339th 693 51.1%
2017 36.73 406th 714 43.1%
2018 38.52 388th 716 45.8%
2019 33.44 454th 734 38.1%
2021 32.50 448th 746 39.9%
2022 40.32 381st 774 50.8%
2023 38.81 403rd 792 49.1%
2024 46.90 337th 807 58.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Golden Gate High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 380 330 12 749 3 n/a n/a 0 1474
2006 393 364 8 808 5 n/a n/a 0 1578
2007 364 396 13 775 4 n/a n/a 15 1567
2008 295 427 11 765 3 n/a n/a 17 1518
2009 233 378 8 679 3 n/a n/a 15 1316
2010 202 353 11 621 2 n/a n/a 17 1206
2011 258 344 10 696 6 1 24 0 1339
2012 278 328 15 777 7 0 47 0 1452
2013 289 348 16 878 10 1 46 0 1588
2014 283 356 15 937 9 2 35 0 1637
2015 260 348 11 963 12 1 36 0 1631
2016 238 340 9 1022 10 2 28 0 1649
2017 216 348 9 1169 8 1 27 0 1778
2018 222 358 12 1248 9 1 28 0 1878
2019 186 340 12 1258 8 1 25 0 1830
2020 172 332 10 1232 5 0 27 0 1778
2021 161 311 11 1219 4 0 37 0 1743
2022 150 294 17 1162 2 1 26 0 1652
2023 160 300 16 1258 2 1 27 0 1764

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Golden Gate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1474 78.0 18.9 48.6
2006 1578 79.0 20.0 39.4
2007 1567 85.0 18.4 50.8
2008 1518 86.0 17.7 50.6
2009 1316 80.2 17.8 65.3
2010 1206 68.5 17.6 67.3
2011 1339 73.0 18.3 72.9
2012 1452 78.0 18.6 72.9
2013 1588 90.0 17.6 75.4
2014 1637 90.0 18.1 73.7
2015 1631 83.0 19.6 73.5
2016 1649 78.0 21.1 75.2
2017 1778 84.0 21.1 74
2018 1878 90.0 20.8 84.5
2019 1830 83.8 21.8 74
2020 1778 76.6 23.2 77.8
2021 1743 78.4 22.2 84
2022 1652 77.7 21.2 85
2023 1764 74.7 23.5 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Golden Gate High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1474 78.0 18.9 48.6
2006 1578 79.0 20.0 39.4
2007 1567 85.0 18.4 50.8
2008 1518 86.0 17.7 50.6
2009 1316 80.2 17.8 65.3
2010 1206 68.5 17.6 67.3
2011 1339 73.0 18.3 72.9
2012 1452 78.0 18.6 72.9
2013 1588 90.0 17.6 75.4
2014 1637 90.0 18.1 73.7
2015 1631 83.0 19.6 73.5
2016 1649 78.0 21.1 75.2
2017 1778 84.0 21.1 74
2018 1878 90.0 20.8 84.5
2019 1830 83.8 21.8 74
2020 1778 76.6 23.2 77.8
2021 1743 78.4 22.2 84
2022 1652 77.7 21.2 85
2023 1764 74.7 23.5 53.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Golden Gate High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $562 (6.7%) $7,797 (93.3%) $8,359
2019 $610 (7.1%) $7,955 (92.9%) $8,565
2020 $554 (6.2%) $8,395 (93.8%) $8,949
2021 $542 (6.1%) $8,363 (93.9%) $8,905
2022 $986 (10.0%) $8,829 (90.0%) $9,815
2023 $1,452 (13.6%) $9,199 (86.4%) $10,650

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Golden Gate High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 454th of 734 High schoolsRanks 403rd of 792 High schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Gate High School)4334
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)5652
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Golden Gate High School)3844
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)5353
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Golden Gate High School)5356
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Collier)6969
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Golden Gate High School)6458
 6%
   End of Course US History (Collier)7366
 7%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Golden Gate High School)3234
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Collier)7063
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Golden Gate High School)5360
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Collier)6060
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18301764
 3.6%
African American340300
 11.8%
American Indian82
 75%
Asian1216
 33.3%
Hispanic12581258
Pacific Islander11
White186160
 14%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%53.1%
 20.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Gate High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,764 students attended Golden Gate High School.

Students at Golden Gate High School are 71% Hispanic, 17% African American, 9% White, 2% Two or more races.

Golden Gate High School ranks 337th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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