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Gulf Coast High School

Q: Is Gulf Coast High School a good school?

Gulf Coast High School ranks 191 st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

191^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 77% of Florida high schools

Summary

Gulf Coast High School in Naples, FL, is a large public high school serving 1,714 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Collier district, and it stands out for its exceptional graduation rate and efficient use of resources.

One of the most impressive metrics at Gulf Coast is its graduation rate of 98.6% for the 2024-2025 school year, which is the highest among all comparable comprehensive high schools in the area, including Naples High School (93.9%) and Barron Collier High School (97.9%). The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.5%, significantly better than the state average of 31.4% and lower than nearby schools like Golden Gate High School (21.6%). Academically, Gulf Coast consistently scores above district and state averages in core subjects like Biology (82% proficiency), US History (80%), and Geometry (65%). However, a notable weakness is Algebra 1 proficiency at just 52%, which is 23 percentage points below the district average and the lowest among its peers, suggesting a specific challenge for incoming 9th graders in foundational math.

An interesting finding is that Gulf Coast achieves these strong outcomes while spending the least per student ($11,249) among all comparable high schools in the district, compared to Naples High School ($13,034) and Barron Collier High School ($12,959). This efficiency is a testament to effective resource management. The school's state ranking has seen a gradual decline from a peak of 57th in 2016 to 191st in 2026, which may be influenced by the opening of the nearby Aubrey Rogers High School, a newer school that already outperforms Gulf Coast in several test scores and has a higher state ranking (93rd). Despite this, Gulf Coast remains a strong, well-rounded choice for families seeking a high-performing school with a supportive environment.

1,714

Students ?

26.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,249

Per pupil spending ?

34.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7878 Shark Way
Naples, FL 34119

(239) 377-1400

District: Collier

Feeder schools for Gulf Coast High School:

Elementary:	Laurel Oak Elementary School
	Naples Park Elementary School
	Veterans Memorial Elementary School
	Vineyards Elementary School
Middle:	North Naples Middle School
	Oakridge Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Hispanic:

37.9%

African American:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Florida high schools

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 11 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

191^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 11High Schools in the Collier

13^th of 70Collier among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	191 of 838	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	61.2	209 of 844	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	173 of 807	78.6%	★★★★☆
2023	69.4	134 of 792	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.0	111 of 774	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	109 of 746	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	75.5	81 of 734	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.4	80 of 716	88.8%	★★★★☆
2017	79.3	60 of 714	91.6%	★★★★★
2016	80.2	57 of 693	91.8%	★★★★★
2014	76.5	106 of 687	84.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.3	60 of 648	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	72.4	82 of 606	86.5%	★★★★☆
2011	81.3	98 of 622	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	79.8	106 of 620	82.9%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	91 of 587	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	82.5	80 of 577	86.1%	★★★★☆
2007	79.1	96 of 563	82.9%	★★★★☆
2006	82.8	62 of 477	87.0%	★★★★☆
2005	79.2	84 of 487	82.8%	★★★★☆
2004	75.6	103 of 484	78.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 182%+8 vs state

US History80%+6 vs state

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Geometry65%+9 vs state

Algebra 152%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

It's a large public high school with all the "normal" issues facing a large public high school in the USA. It has good teacher, bad ones, and mediocre ones too. If your student is high achieving, then they will fair well anywhere.... It's survival of the fittest as it is a reflection of its community and population at large. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 Coast High School	Public	9-12	7878 Shark Way	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1400	1,714	65	26.5	34.8%	847 (49.4%)	99 (5.8%)	650 (37.9%)	60 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (3.3%)	64	191^st of 838 public high schools	77.2%		61.2	209^th of 844 public high schools	75.2%	18	71.0	69.0	52.0	65.0	82.0	80.0	$11,249	$297	$10,953
Florida Virtual Course Offerings	Public, Virtual	9-12	5775 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	Yes	No	(239) 377-0088	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Aubrey Rogers High School	Public	9-12	15100 Veterans Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(239) 377-2600	1,496	60	24.9	24.1%	920 (61.5%)	56 (3.7%)	430 (28.7%)	36 (2.4%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (3.3%)	76.3	93^rd of 838 public high schools	88.9%		70.2	142^nd of 844 public high schools	83.2%	49	80.0	80.0	50.0	78.0	90.0	85.0	$10,960	$236	$10,724
Barron Collier High School	Public	9-12	5600 Cougar Dr	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1200	1,472	64	23.1	31.3%	819 (55.6%)	41 (2.8%)	529 (35.9%)	42 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (2.7%)	70.3	136^th of 838 public high schools	83.8%		73	127^th of 844 public high schools	85.0%	9	76.0	82.0	58.0	76.0	82.0	75.0	$12,959	$422	$12,537
Golden Gate High School	Public	9-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-1600	1,867	81	22.9	41.2%	141 (7.6%)	323 (17.3%)	1,366 (73.2%)	15 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	19 (1.0%)	36.5	515^th of 838 public high schools	38.5%		35.9	511^th of 844 public high schools	39.5%	4	50.0	52.0	38.0	52.0	61.0	67.0	$12,826	$808	$12,018
Naples Area Teenage Parenting	Public	6-12	2925 Titan Way	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-1642	29	1	29.0	72.4%	2 (6.9%)	6 (20.7%)	21 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$29,259	$46	$29,213
Bonita Springs High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	25592 Imperial Pkwy	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	No	(239) 495-3022	1,490	60	24.7	29.6%	530 (35.6%)	22 (1.5%)	884 (59.3%)	23 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (1.9%)	47	381^st of 838 public high schools	54.5%		44.9	397^th of 844 public high schools	53.0%	16	57.0	63.0	18.0	50.0	86.0	70.0	$8,724	$485	$8,239
Palmetto Ridge High School	Public	9-12	1655 Victory Ln	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-2400	2,054	80	25.5	50.6%	515 (25.1%)	209 (10.2%)	1,257 (61.2%)	25 (1.2%)	3 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	41 (2.0%)	53.1	299^th of 838 public high schools	64.3%		52.3	302^nd of 844 public high schools	64.2%	3	65.0	69.0	32.0	57.0	77.0	67.0	$10,995	$366	$10,630
Naples High School	Public	9-12	1100 Golden Eagle Cir	Naples	34102	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-2200	1,535	73	21.1	47.4%	538 (35.0%)	172 (11.2%)	767 (50.0%)	16 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (2.5%)	57.8	247^th of 838 public high schools	70.5%		54.8	268^th of 844 public high schools	68.2%	21	70.0	70.0	44.0	66.0	75.0	68.0	$13,034	$355	$12,679
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School	Public	9-12	3702 Estey Ave	Naples	34104	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-0900	588	20	29.4	58.2%	71 (12.1%)	120 (20.4%)	380 (64.6%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	85	43^rd of 838 public high schools	94.9%		84.8	48^th of 844 public high schools	94.3%	5		91.0		76.0	88.0	96.0	$13,935	$726	$13,208

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Coast High School

How many students attend Gulf Coast High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,714 students attended Gulf Coast High School.

What is the racial makeup of Gulf Coast High School?

Students at Gulf Coast High School are 49% White, 38% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

Is Gulf Coast High School a good school?

Gulf Coast High School ranks 191^st of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gulf Coast High School in?

Collier

What schools feed into Gulf Coast High School?

Gulf Coast High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Laurel Oak Elementary School
Elementary : Naples Park Elementary School
Elementary : Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Elementary : Vineyards Elementary School
Middle : North Naples Middle School
Middle : Oakridge Middle School

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