Gulf/lake Academy serves 72 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
72 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)11-19%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
51%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Gulf/lake Academy?
72 students attend Gulf/lake Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gulf/lake Academy students are Black, 39% of students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gulf/lake Academy offer ?
Gulf/lake Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Gulf/lake Academy part of?
Gulf/lake Academy is part of Pinellas School District.
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