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Gulf Breeze High School

Q: Is Gulf Breeze High School a good school?

Gulf Breeze High School ranks 133 rd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

133^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 84% of Florida high schools

Summary

Gulf Breeze High School is a large, high-performing public high school in Gulf Breeze, FL, serving 1,946 students in grades 9-12 and consistently ranking in the top 16% of all high schools in Florida. Part of the Santa Rosa County School District, the school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates in subjects like Biology 1 (88%) and US History (87%) far exceeding those of nearby schools in the neighboring Escambia County district. For example, Escambia High School and Pensacola High School show significantly lower proficiency rates, such as 40% and 47% in 9th grade ELA, compared to Gulf Breeze's 77%. The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 97.8% and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.1%, well below the state average of 31.4%.

Gulf Breeze achieves these results with notable efficiency, spending $8,203 per student—less than many lower-performing schools in Escambia County, such as Pensacola High School ($10,218) and Escambia High School ($8,976). The school's student-to-teacher ratio of 25.8:1 is higher than average, yet it consistently outperforms its district and state in key metrics. However, one area of concern is Algebra 1 proficiency, which has declined from 60% in 2022-2023 to 46% in 2025-2026, falling below the district average of 69%. This suggests a potential need for targeted support in math.

Compared to other schools in the region, Gulf Breeze is a clear academic leader, though it is outperformed in some metrics by the small, specialized Pensacola State Charter Academy, which has a 100% Geometry proficiency rate but serves only 112 students with a per-pupil spending of $35,071. In contrast, Gulf Breeze's lower economic disadvantage rate (21.63% eligible for free or reduced lunch) and strong post-pandemic recovery in attendance highlight its stability and resourcefulness. For parents, this school offers a well-rounded, high-achieving environment with a track record of excellence, though families should note the Algebra 1 trend and consider how the school's size and structure align with their child's needs.

1,946

Students ?

25.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,203

Per pupil spending ?

21.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561

(850) 916-4165

District: Santa Rosa

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Florida high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra 1 scores 17 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg70%

Florida avg64%

133^rd of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 16% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 6High Schools in the Santa Rosa

22^nd of 70Santa Rosa 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	71.2	133 of 838	84.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.2	152 of 844	82.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	111 of 807	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.0	118 of 792	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	117 of 774	84.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.1	73 of 746	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	76.7	74 of 734	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	74.1	94 of 716	86.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.1	74 of 714	89.6%	★★★★☆
2016	79.2	63 of 693	90.9%	★★★★★
2014	78.5	82 of 687	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	75.9	89 of 648	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	70.6	91 of 606	85.0%	★★★★☆
2011	90.3	46 of 622	92.6%	★★★★★
2010	89.1	40 of 620	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	91.3	32 of 587	94.5%	★★★★★
2008	92.0	30 of 577	94.8%	★★★★★
2007	91.8	30 of 563	94.7%	★★★★★
2006	90.8	30 of 477	93.7%	★★★★★
2005	94.7	19 of 487	96.1%	★★★★★
2004	93.4	23 of 484	95.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 188%+14 vs state

US History87%+13 vs state

English Language Arts78%+17 vs state

Geometry72%+16 vs state

Algebra 146%-17 vs state

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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 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	1,946	75	25.8	21.6%	1,527 (78.5%)	33 (1.7%)	197 (10.1%)	41 (2.1%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	142 (7.3%)	71.2	133^rd of 838 public high schools	84.1%		69.2	152^nd of 844 public high schools	82.0%	19	77.0	78.0	46.0	72.0	88.0	87.0	$8,203	$434	$7,770
Pensacola High School	Public	9-12	500 W Maxwell St	Pensacola	32501	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 595-1500	1,221	61	20.0	52.0%	304 (24.9%)	528 (43.2%)	222 (18.2%)	84 (6.9%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.3%)	74 (6.1%)	37.1	504^th of 838 public high schools	39.9%		34.8	528^th of 844 public high schools	37.4%	24	47.0	57.0	29.0	59.0	62.0	65.0	$10,218	$785	$9,432
County Administrative Annex	Public	9-12	40 E Texar Dr	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 429-2977	78	0		3.8%	33 (42.3%)	31 (39.7%)	9 (11.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	3 (3.8%)								(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	6	1	6.0		1 (16.7%)	4 (66.7%)	1 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Pensacola State Charter Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	5555 W Highway 98	Pensacola	32507	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(850) 484-2366	112	4	28.0	8.9%	88 (78.6%)	7 (6.3%)	6 (5.4%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	86.5	36^th of 838 public high schools	95.7%		84	53^rd of 844 public high schools	93.7%	17	85.0	91.0	91.0	100.0	97.0	86.0	$35,071	$00	$35,071
Pace Program	Public	6-12	1028 Underwood Ave	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 478-7060	57	7	8.1	94.7%	24 (42.1%)	24 (42.1%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)								(n/a)							$10,541	$2,934	$7,608
Washington Senior High School	Public	9-12	6000 College Pkwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 475-5257	1,676	79	21.2	45.8%	644 (38.4%)	694 (41.4%)	159 (9.5%)	40 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	132 (7.9%)	43.7	426^th of 838 public high schools	49.2%		44.1	410^th of 844 public high schools	51.4%	16	47.0	62.0	32.0	39.0	74.0	82.0	$9,349	$561	$8,788
Escambia High School	Public	9-12	1310 N 65th Ave	Pensacola	32506	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 453-3221	1,634	76	21.5	58.3%	610 (37.3%)	635 (38.9%)	162 (9.9%)	20 (1.2%)	8 (0.5%)	8 (0.5%)	191 (11.7%)	34.8	538^th of 838 public high schools	35.8%		25.6	627^th of 844 public high schools	25.7%	89	40.0	46.0	38.0	47.0	77.0	66.0	$8,976	$849	$8,126
Escambia County Acceleration Academy	Public	8-12	6601 N Davis Hwy	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 517-4111	205	5	41.0	51.2%	118 (57.6%)	48 (23.4%)	16 (7.8%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.3%)	4	751^st of 838 public high schools	10.4%		5.6	736^th of 844 public high schools	12.8%	15	33.0	19.0	11.0	4.0	30.0	28.0	$7,279	$298	$6,980
West Florida High School/Technical	Public, Magnet	9-12	150 E Burgess Rd	Pensacola	32503	Escambia County	Escambia	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 876-7300	1,322	65	20.1	35.9%	643 (48.6%)	334 (25.3%)	140 (10.6%)	72 (5.4%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	124 (9.4%)	73.7	110^th of 838 public high schools	86.9%		73.1	126^th of 844 public high schools	85.1%	16	76.0	76.0	53.0	77.0	91.0	91.0	$9,074	$444	$8,631

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulf Breeze High School

What district is Gulf Breeze High School in?

Santa Rosa

Is Gulf Breeze High School a good school?

Gulf Breeze High School ranks 133^rd of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Gulf Breeze High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,946 students attended Gulf Breeze High School.

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