Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

Summary:

Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is a public high school located in Largo, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 285. The school is part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Florida high schools, with a statewide ranking between 574 and 696 over the past several years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Math, Science, and History. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate has been consistently low, ranging from 38.1% to 52.9% over the past five years, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages. Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has also experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.1% to 88% over the past five years, more than double the district and state averages.

When compared to other high schools in the Pinellas district, such as Bayside High School, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School, and Seminole High School, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy stands out as an underperforming outlier. These nearby schools all have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The combination of low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and high economic disadvantage (as indicated by the high percentage of free or reduced-price lunch recipients) suggests that Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2235 NE Coachman Rd
Clearwater, FL 33765

(727) 474-8836

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
696^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,861

Student/teacher ratio: 31.6

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.9%

Hispanic:

27.7%

African American:

16.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks worse than 86.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 21^st among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.95. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.9%), Hispanic (27.7%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 31.6. 23 high schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is $18,861, which is the 6^th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy 696^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	9.09	605^th	714	15.3%
2018	14.30	574^th	716	19.8%
2019	14.13	592^nd	734	19.3%
2021	4.41	682^nd	746	8.6%
2022	15.53	622^nd	774	19.6%
2023	16.28	630^th	792	20.5%
2024	6.95	696^th	807	13.8%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	178	89	9	86	3	1	14	380
2016	160	75	8	88	2	0	12	345
2017	108	21	4	58	1	0	6	198
2018	99	21	0	45	0	1	6	172
2019	147	32	4	80	1	0	11	275
2020	133	32	3	73	0	1	13	255
2021	116	43	3	50	0	0	14	226
2022	105	44	4	57	0	2	11	223
2023	145	46	3	79	0	0	12	285

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 Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	380	12.0	31.6	49.7
2016	345	14.0	24.6	52.8
2017	198	16.0	12.3	48
2018	172	15.0	11.4	59.3
2019	275	12.5	21.9	50.2
2020	255	12.6	20.1	51
2021	226	12.5	18.0	53.5
2022	223	11.5	19.3	68.2
2023	285	9.0	31.6	61.1

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 Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	380	12.0	31.6	49.7
2016	345	14.0	24.6	52.8
2017	198	16.0	12.3	48
2018	172	15.0	11.4	59.3
2019	275	12.5	21.9	50.2
2020	255	12.6	20.1	51
2021	226	12.5	18.0	53.5
2022	223	11.5	19.3	68.2
2023	285	9.0	31.6	61.1

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 Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,496 (11.5%)	$11,464 (88.5%)	$12,960
2019	$473 (5.4%)	$8,345 (94.6%)	$8,819
2020	$445 (4.5%)	$9,458 (95.5%)	$9,903
2021	$753 (7.9%)	$8,724 (92.1%)	$9,477
2022	$1,958 (14.4%)	$11,593 (85.6%)	$13,551
2023	$2,479 (13.1%)	$16,383 (86.9%)	$18,861

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 592^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 630^th of 792 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy)	33	40	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	53	48	5%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy)	27	38	11%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)	63	59	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy)	40	35	5%
End of Course US History (Pinellas)	70	59	11%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy)	28	11	17%
End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)	56	55	1%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	285	3.6%
African American	32	46	43.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	80	79	1.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	145	1.4%
Two or More Races	11	12	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.2%	61.1%	10.9%

Schools Near Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy	Public	9-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 474-8836	285	9	31.6	61.1%	145 (50.9%)	46 (16.1%)	79 (27.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	7	696^th of 807 public high schools	13.8%		16.3	630^th of 792 public high schools	20.5%	66				13.0					8.0	31.0	32.0		$18,861	$2,479	$16,383
Largo High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	410 Missouri Ave N	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 588-3758	2,055	91	22.5	53.0%	956 (46.5%)	328 (16.0%)	501 (24.4%)	152 (7.4%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.4%)	107 (5.2%)	48.3	323^rd of 807 public high schools	60.0%		40.3	383^rd of 792 public high schools	51.6%	60			56.0	59.0				27.0	45.0	60.0	69.0		$7,453	$631	$6,822
Clearwater High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1951 Gulf To Bay Boulevard	Clearwater	33764	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 298-1620	1,664	76	21.8	59.3%	566 (34.0%)	372 (22.4%)	610 (36.7%)	28 (1.7%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	82 (4.9%)	31.8	524^th of 807 public high schools	35.1%		25.2	549^th of 792 public high schools	30.7%	25			45.0	34.0				24.0	43.0	53.0	61.0		$7,908	$737	$7,171
Osceola Fundamental High	Public, Magnet	9-12	9751 98th St	Seminole	33777	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7717	1,715	76	22.5	26.6%	1,272 (74.2%)	32 (1.9%)	252 (14.7%)	92 (5.4%)	3 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	58 (3.4%)	72.8	119^th of 807 public high schools	85.3%		74.7	102^nd of 792 public high schools	87.1%	17			72.0	69.0				49.0	63.0	81.0	87.0		$8,136	$640	$7,497
Pinellas Park High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6305 118th Ave	Largo	33773	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 538-7410	1,919	89	21.5	56.6%	785 (40.9%)	327 (17.0%)	586 (30.5%)	130 (6.8%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	81 (4.2%)	27.8	563^rd of 807 public high schools	30.2%		25.8	546^th of 792 public high schools	31.1%	17			42.0	42.0				21.0	32.0	47.0	52.0		$8,732	$917	$7,815
Pinellas County Jail	Public	6-12	301 4th St SW	Largo	33770	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 588-6069	11	0		27.3%	1 (9.1%)	9 (81.8%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$51,492	$6,596	$44,896
Pinellas Teleschool	Public	6-12	2235 NE Coachman Rd	Clearwater	33765	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1220	141	4	35.2	79.4%	32 (22.7%)	82 (58.2%)	16 (11.3%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.4%)	5.4	715^th of 807 public high schools	11.4%		6.2	694^th of 792 public high schools	12.4%	21	21.0	16.0			10.0	16.0	25.0	17.0				31.0	$7,054	$431	$6,622
Bayside High School	Public	9-12	14405 49th St N	Clearwater	33762	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	Yes	(727) 507-4730	201	19	10.5	75.1%	66 (32.8%)	81 (40.3%)	42 (20.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	2.9	765^th of 807 public high schools	5.2%		2.6	769^th of 792 public high schools	2.9%	4				4.0				14.0	3.0	10.0	16.0		$19,114	$2,284	$16,829
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School At Seminole	Public, Magnet	9-12	12611 86th Ave	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 545-6405	578	24	24.0	44.8%	404 (69.9%)	44 (7.6%)	99 (17.1%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.6%)	52	277^th of 807 public high schools	65.7%		55.1	241^st of 792 public high schools	69.6%	36			51.0	55.0				16.0	47.0	85.0	91.0		$8,773	$712	$8,060
Seminole High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8401 131st St	Seminole	33776	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	Yes	No	No	(727) 547-7536	1,546	73	21.1	38.7%	1,185 (76.6%)	76 (4.9%)	178 (11.5%)	33 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	8 (0.5%)	64 (4.1%)	40.9	412^th of 807 public high schools	48.9%		41.6	376^th of 792 public high schools	52.5%	36			50.0	49.0				28.0	52.0	55.0	63.0		$8,512	$651	$7,860

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

What district is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in?

Pinellas

How many students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 285 students attended Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.

Is Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy a good school?

Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?

Students at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy are 51% White, 28% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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