The Boca Ciega High School, known locally as "Bogie", is an American four-year public high school in Gulfport, Florida, just south of the St. Petersburg city line, and is part of the Pinellas County Schools district. The school has a student enrollment of 1,724 and 87 teachers.
Serving 1,211 students in grades 9-12, Boca Ciega High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boca Ciega High School's student population of 1,211 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boca Ciega High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boca Ciega High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3233 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
52%
21%
White
27%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Pirates
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boca Ciega High School's ranking?
Boca Ciega High School is ranked #3233 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Boca Ciega High School often compared to?
Boca Ciega High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osceola Fundamental High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boca Ciega High School?
The graduation rate of Boca Ciega High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boca Ciega High School?
1,211 students attend Boca Ciega High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Boca Ciega High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boca Ciega High School?
Boca Ciega High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boca Ciega High School offer ?
Boca Ciega High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boca Ciega High School part of?
Boca Ciega High School is part of Pinellas School District.
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