Gulf Breeze High School

Q: Is Gulf Breeze High School a good school?

Gulf Breeze High School ranks 111 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gulf Breeze High School is a public high school serving 1,978 students in grades 9-12 in the city of Gulf Breeze, Florida, which is part of the Escambia School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and district averages in academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance.

Gulf Breeze High School's academic excellence is evident in its strong standardized test scores, with 72% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts compared to 62% for the Escambia district and 53% for the state of Florida. The school also maintains exceptionally high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.3% to 99.2% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. While Gulf Breeze High School has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, its rates are generally lower than the state and district averages, indicating a strong commitment to student engagement and attendance.

Compared to nearby schools in the Escambia district, Gulf Breeze High School stands out as a top performer. For example, Escambia High School, located just 9 miles away, has a statewide ranking of 581 and a 4-year graduation rate of 84%, in contrast to Gulf Breeze High School's ranking of 111 and 97.7% graduation rate. This difference in academic achievement and student outcomes highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at Gulf Breeze High School, which serves a student population with a relatively higher socioeconomic status compared to many nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

(850) 916-4165

District: Santa Rosa

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,156

Feeder schools for Gulf Breeze High School:

Elementary:	Gulf Breeze Elementary School
	Oriole Beach Elementary School
Middle:	Gulf Breeze Middle School
	Woodlawn Beach Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 26.9

Number of students: 1,978

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gulf Breeze High School ranks better than 86.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 6 ranked high schools in the Santa Rosa School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gulf Breeze High School 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 Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze High School is 26.9, which is the highest among 8 high schools in the Santa Rosa School District! (See more...)

Compare Gulf Breeze High School employs 73.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gulf Breeze High School is $7,156. 6 high schools in the Santa Rosa School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gulf Breeze High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gulf Breeze High School 111^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Gulf Breeze High School in the ranking list.)

Santa Rosa:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Rosa 15^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gulf Breeze High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	93.39	23^rd	484	95.2%
2005	94.74	19^th	487	96.1%
2006	90.83	30^th	477	93.7%
2007	91.78	30^th	563	94.7%
2008	92.05	30^th	577	94.8%
2009	91.32	32^nd	587	94.5%
2010	89.13	40^th	620	93.5%
2011	90.34	46^th	622	92.6%
2012	70.63	91^st	606	85.0%
2013	75.89	89^th	648	86.3%
2014	78.52	82^nd	687	88.1%
2016	79.25	63^rd	693	90.9%
2017	76.14	74^th	714	89.6%
2018	74.14	94^th	716	86.9%
2019	76.67	74^th	734	89.9%
2021	77.14	73^rd	746	90.2%
2022	72.07	117^th	774	84.9%
2023	72.02	118^th	792	85.1%
2024	73.68	111^th	807	86.2%

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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 Gulf Breeze High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1067	2	21	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1095
1989	1039	2	17	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1061
1990	1113	6	18	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	1146
1991	1074	8	21	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1116
1992	1168	13	24	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	1224
1993	1243	19	22	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1302
1994	1335	22	27	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	1402
1995	1646	19	28	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1734
1996	1646	19	28	39	2	n/a	n/a	0	1734
1997	1506	24	26	35	5	n/a	n/a	0	1596
1998	1417	24	24	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	1500
1999	1337	16	15	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	1400
2000	1213	12	17	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	1268
2001	1244	9	15	18	5	n/a	n/a	0	1291
2002	1378	8	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	1423
2003	1378	8	13	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	1423
2004	1475	12	16	25	6	n/a	n/a	0	1534
2005	1484	17	22	28	7	n/a	n/a	0	1558
2006	1516	15	29	29	8	n/a	n/a	0	1597
2007	1466	18	21	28	6	n/a	n/a	12	1551
2008	1481	15	21	32	12	n/a	n/a	15	1576
2009	1432	16	24	40	14	n/a	n/a	20	1546
2010	1290	15	36	42	17	n/a	n/a	179	1579
2011	1257	20	33	84	9	4	142	0	1549
2012	1242	14	33	81	6	4	124	0	1504
2013	1275	13	26	80	2	1	85	0	1482
2014	1310	14	20	84	4	1	88	0	1521
2015	1365	22	26	77	3	1	84	0	1578
2016	1414	24	29	82	7	0	82	0	1638
2017	1477	29	31	90	8	0	90	0	1725
2018	1457	34	32	99	6	0	87	0	1715
2019	1511	30	34	126	9	3	98	0	1811
2020	1514	28	55	129	6	1	114	0	1847
2021	1484	23	51	129	5	0	105	0	1797
2022	1568	17	57	166	5	5	109	0	1927
2023	1586	21	61	183	1	5	121	0	1978

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 Gulf Breeze High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1095	55.0	19.9	3
1989	1061	57.0	18.6	3.6
1990	1146	61.0	18.7	6.5
1991	1116	56.0	19.9	4.5
1992	1224	60.0	20.4	3.2
1993	1302	63.0	20.7	3.4
1994	1402	72.0	19.5	6.1
1995	1734	83.0	20.9	5.6
1996	1734	83.0	20.9	5.6
1997	1596	79.0	20.2	4.3
1998	1500	75.0	20.0	3.7
1999	1400	69.0	20.3	3.3
2000	1268	64.0	19.8	5.3
2001	1291	66.0	19.6	6
2002	1423	64.0	22.2	9.3
2003	1423	64.0	22.2	9.3
2004	1534	73.0	21.0	8.7
2005	1558	75.0	20.8	9.1
2006	1597	78.0	20.5	14.6
2007	1551	82.0	18.9	12
2008	1576	83.0	19.0	10.4
2009	1546	84.8	19.6	14
2010	1579	68.0	23.2	18.3
2011	1549	68.7	22.5	19.8
2012	1504	61.4	24.4	18.8
2013	1482	66.0	22.4	16.9
2014	1521	64.0	23.7	16.6
2015	1578	69.0	22.8	19.8
2016	1638	70.0	23.4	21.4
2017	1725	75.0	23.0	20.6
2018	1715	79.0	21.7	22.2
2019	1811	71.1	25.4	21.1
2020	1847	68.9	26.7	19.8
2021	1797	71.1	25.2	18.4
2022	1927	73.1	26.3	22.5
2023	1978	73.5	26.9	20.9

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 Gulf Breeze High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1095	55.0	19.9	3
1989	1061	57.0	18.6	3.6
1990	1146	61.0	18.7	6.5
1991	1116	56.0	19.9	4.5
1992	1224	60.0	20.4	3.2
1993	1302	63.0	20.7	3.4
1994	1402	72.0	19.5	6.1
1995	1734	83.0	20.9	5.6
1996	1734	83.0	20.9	5.6
1997	1596	79.0	20.2	4.3
1998	1500	75.0	20.0	3.7
1999	1400	69.0	20.3	3.3
2000	1268	64.0	19.8	5.3
2001	1291	66.0	19.6	6
2002	1423	64.0	22.2	9.3
2003	1423	64.0	22.2	9.3
2004	1534	73.0	21.0	8.7
2005	1558	75.0	20.8	9.1
2006	1597	78.0	20.5	14.6
2007	1551	82.0	18.9	12
2008	1576	83.0	19.0	10.4
2009	1546	84.8	19.6	14
2010	1579	68.0	23.2	18.3
2011	1549	68.7	22.5	19.8
2012	1504	61.4	24.4	18.8
2013	1482	66.0	22.4	16.9
2014	1521	64.0	23.7	16.6
2015	1578	69.0	22.8	19.8
2016	1638	70.0	23.4	21.4
2017	1725	75.0	23.0	20.6
2018	1715	79.0	21.7	22.2
2019	1811	71.1	25.4	21.1
2020	1847	68.9	26.7	19.8
2021	1797	71.1	25.2	18.4
2022	1927	73.1	26.3	22.5
2023	1978	73.5	26.9	20.9

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 Gulf Breeze High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$115 (1.9%)	$5,970 (98.1%)	$6,085
2019	$69 (1.1%)	$5,982 (98.8%)	$6,052
2020	$94 (1.5%)	$6,073 (98.5%)	$6,167
2021	$396 (5.9%)	$6,361 (94.2%)	$6,756
2022	$471 (7.1%)	$6,141 (92.9%)	$6,613
2023	$536 (7.5%)	$6,619 (92.5%)	$7,156

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gulf Breeze High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 118^th of 792 High schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Breeze High School)	77	69	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	65	57	8%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Gulf Breeze High School)	75	66	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Rosa)	64	56	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Gulf Breeze High School)	96	82	14%
End of Course Biology 1 (Santa Rosa)	86	73	13%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Gulf Breeze High School)	83	86	3%
End of Course US History (Santa Rosa)	78	70	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Gulf Breeze High School)	69	59	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Santa Rosa)	73	60	13%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Gulf Breeze High School)	76	72	4%
End of Course Geometry (Santa Rosa)	66	63	3%
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	1811	1978	9.2%
African American	30	21	30%
American Indian	9	1	88.9%
Asian	34	61	79.4%
Hispanic	126	183	45.2%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	1511	1586	5%
Two or More Races	98	121	23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.1%	20.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Gulf Breeze High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gulf Breeze High School	Public	9-12	675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy	Gulf Breeze	32561	Santa Rosa County	Santa Rosa	No	No	No	No	(850) 916-4165	1,978	74	26.9	20.9%	1,586 (80.2%)	21 (1.1%)	183 (9.3%)	61 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	121 (6.1%)	73.7	111^th of 807 public high schools	86.2%		72	118^th of 792 public high schools	85.1%	7	68.0	72.0	58.0	72.0	82.0	89.0	$7,156	$536	$6,619
Pensacola High School	Public	9-12	500 W Maxwell St	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-1500	1,229	69	17.8	54.8%	340 (27.7%)	539 (43.9%)	167 (13.6%)	96 (7.8%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	80 (6.5%)	29.6	548^th of 807 public high schools	32.1%		32.3	476^th of 792 public high schools	39.9%	72	34.0	42.0	23.0	49.0	51.0	56.0	$11,116	$2,518	$8,597
County Administrative Annex	Public	9-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	72	0		11.1%	28 (38.9%)	30 (41.7%)	7 (9.7%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Escambia School District Jail Prog.	Public	6-12	30 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 436-9713	9	0		33.3%	3 (33.3%)	6 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Escambia Juvenile Detention	Public	5-12	1800 Saint Mary Ave	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-8823	28	0		39.3%	14 (50.0%)	13 (46.4%)	1 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pensacola State Charter Academy	Public, Charter	10-12	5555 W. Highway 98	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 484-2366	48	0		8.3%	28 (58.3%)	5 (10.4%)	7 (14.6%)	2 (4.2%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.4%)								(n/a)
Escambia Boys' Base	Public	6-12	640 Roberts Ave	Pensacola	32511	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 453-7521	22	0		13.6%	7 (31.8%)	15 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Escambia County Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	6601 North Davis Highway	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 517-4111	107	4	26.7	69.2%	48 (44.9%)	46 (43.0%)	4 (3.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.5%)	12.1	666^th of 807 public high schools	17.5%		32	484^th of 792 public high schools	38.9%	182	20.0	26.0	25.0	16.0	25.0	38.0	$6,184	$11	$6,173
Pace Program	Public	6-12	1028 Underwood Ave	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 478-7060	55	5	11.0	100.0%	27 (49.1%)	18 (32.7%)	2 (3.6%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (12.7%)								(n/a)
Washington Senior High School	Public	9-12	6000 College Pkwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 475-5257	1,733	76	22.8	50.6%	720 (41.5%)	684 (39.5%)	143 (8.3%)	49 (2.8%)	2 (0.1%)	7 (0.4%)	128 (7.4%)	44.7	368^th of 807 public high schools	54.4%		36.4	429^th of 792 public high schools	45.8%	61	48.0	44.0	23.0	49.0	72.0	70.0	$9,148	$1,375	$7,773

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Breeze High School

How many students attend Gulf Breeze High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,978 students attended Gulf Breeze High School.

What schools feed into Gulf Breeze High School?

Gulf Breeze High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gulf Breeze Elementary School
Elementary : Oriole Beach Elementary School
Middle : Gulf Breeze Middle School
Middle : Woodlawn Beach Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Breeze High School?

Students at Gulf Breeze High School are 80% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Gulf Breeze High School in?

Santa Rosa

Is Gulf Breeze High School a good school?

Gulf Breeze High School ranks 111^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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