Boca Ciega High School

Summary:

Boca Ciega High School is a public high school located in Gulfport, Florida, serving 1,423 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state.

While Boca Ciega High School has a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.9% to 98.0% over the past few years, the school stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of African American students (52.14%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 12.51% to 62.68% African American students. However, Boca Ciega High School consistently underperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are significantly lower across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 28.3% in 2019-2020 to 50.0% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the area, such as St. Petersburg Collegiate STEM High School, Lakewood High School, and Dixie M. Hollins High School, Boca Ciega High School stands out as having lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that the school may be serving a more disadvantaged student population. These findings indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges facing Boca Ciega High School and its student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 924 58th St S
       Gulfport, FL  33707


(727) 893-2780

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
547th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,966 Help


Feeder schools for Boca Ciega High School:

Elementary:    Azalea Elementary School
    Bear Creek Elementary School
Middle:    Azalea Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  1,423

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.1%
White:
28.0%
Hispanic:
11.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


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Compare Details Boca Ciega High School ranks worse than 67.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th among 28 ranked high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.77. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Boca Ciega High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.1%), White (28%), Hispanic (11.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boca Ciega High School is 19.4, which is the 9th best among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Boca Ciega High School employs 73 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boca Ciega High School is $9,966, which is the 10th highest among 28 high schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Boca Ciega High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Boca Ciega High School 547th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Boca Ciega High School in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boca Ciega High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 51.21 262nd 484 45.9%
2005 51.15 261st 487 46.4%
2006 35.99 339th 477 28.9%
2007 34.28 387th 563 31.3%
2008 30.11 415th 577 28.1%
2009 33.15 420th 587 28.4%
2010 35.16 436th 620 29.7%
2011 37.03 439th 622 29.4%
2012 31.11 393rd 606 35.1%
2013 39.45 379th 648 41.5%
2014 35.65 440th 687 36.0%
2016 36.70 405th 693 41.6%
2017 30.26 457th 714 36.0%
2018 36.75 407th 716 43.2%
2019 33.40 455th 734 38.0%
2021 26.07 508th 746 31.9%
2022 31.67 482nd 774 37.7%
2023 23.34 570th 792 28.0%
2024 29.77 547th 807 32.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Boca Ciega High School Test Scores
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Open Quote I am very disappointed in this school and regret letting my children go here Not an environment that encourages healthy growth and development. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Boca Ciega High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1221 412 21 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1665
1989 1231 468 23 21 3 n/a n/a 0 1746
1990 1177 431 16 21 1 n/a n/a 0 1646
1991 1176 490 19 26 0 n/a n/a 0 1711
1992 1153 477 20 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1677
1993 1072 494 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1602
1994 1072 501 14 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1610
1995 1200 551 26 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1813
1996 1200 551 26 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1813
1997 1270 606 31 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1953
1998 1295 658 39 54 3 n/a n/a 0 2049
1999 1329 673 41 46 3 n/a n/a 0 2092
2000 1321 656 35 41 3 n/a n/a 0 2056
2001 1263 672 36 52 3 n/a n/a 0 2026
2002 1258 719 45 64 3 n/a n/a 0 2089
2003 1258 719 45 64 3 n/a n/a 0 2089
2004 1195 758 42 68 4 n/a n/a 0 2067
2005 1123 783 49 66 9 n/a n/a 0 2030
2006 1024 787 43 76 7 n/a n/a 0 1937
2007 929 808 39 85 8 n/a n/a 48 1917
2008 903 888 48 88 8 n/a n/a 72 2007
2009 772 814 48 91 8 n/a n/a 86 1819
2010 707 765 43 86 8 n/a n/a 74 1683
2011 654 706 45 131 7 5 36 0 1584
2012 599 680 42 132 8 7 41 0 1509
2013 585 684 38 126 3 3 48 0 1487
2014 580 726 51 134 4 1 57 0 1553
2015 590 804 58 155 3 1 69 0 1680
2016 625 761 77 163 4 1 74 0 1705
2017 601 810 66 187 5 2 71 0 1742
2018 602 828 63 185 3 1 72 0 1754
2019 587 820 66 177 3 1 70 0 1724
2020 558 820 57 192 5 3 68 0 1703
2021 526 764 59 176 4 4 70 0 1603
2022 461 713 60 168 3 4 60 0 1469
2023 398 742 56 163 4 2 58 0 1423

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 Boca Ciega High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1665 95.0 17.5 20.9
1989 1746 98.0 17.8 14.1
1990 1646 101.0 16.2 12.3
1991 1711 96.0 17.8 12.2
1992 1677 98.0 17.1 14.8
1993 1602 81.0 19.8 15.9
1994 1610 83.0 19.4 27.5
1995 1813 88.0 20.6 23.8
1996 1813 88.0 20.6 23.8
1997 1953 92.0 21.2 24.9
1998 2049 95.0 21.6 24.3
1999 2092 94.0 22.3 30.2
2000 2056 96.0 21.4 28.6
2001 2026 95.0 21.3 26.9
2002 2089 99.0 21.1 24.3
2003 2089 99.0 21.1 24.3
2004 2067 102.0 20.3 26.3
2005 2030 99.0 20.5 38.6
2006 1937 101.0 19.2 37
2007 1917 117.0 16.4 38.6
2008 2007 112.0 17.9 42.8
2009 1819 122.7 16.8 46.4
2010 1683 98.5 17.0 57.9
2011 1584 97.0 16.3 53.3
2012 1509 103.0 14.6 58.3
2013 1487 98.0 15.1 60.8
2014 1553 92.0 16.8 34.1
2015 1680 92.0 18.2 42.1
2016 1705 91.0 18.7 46.6
2017 1742 96.0 18.1 50.3
2018 1754 98.0 17.8 63.7
2019 1724 87.0 19.8 51.3
2020 1703 85.0 20.0 50.4
2021 1603 82.0 19.5 52.8
2022 1469 79.0 18.5 56.2
2023 1423 73.0 19.4 63.5

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 Boca Ciega High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1665 95.0 17.5 20.9
1989 1746 98.0 17.8 14.1
1990 1646 101.0 16.2 12.3
1991 1711 96.0 17.8 12.2
1992 1677 98.0 17.1 14.8
1993 1602 81.0 19.8 15.9
1994 1610 83.0 19.4 27.5
1995 1813 88.0 20.6 23.8
1996 1813 88.0 20.6 23.8
1997 1953 92.0 21.2 24.9
1998 2049 95.0 21.6 24.3
1999 2092 94.0 22.3 30.2
2000 2056 96.0 21.4 28.6
2001 2026 95.0 21.3 26.9
2002 2089 99.0 21.1 24.3
2003 2089 99.0 21.1 24.3
2004 2067 102.0 20.3 26.3
2005 2030 99.0 20.5 38.6
2006 1937 101.0 19.2 37
2007 1917 117.0 16.4 38.6
2008 2007 112.0 17.9 42.8
2009 1819 122.7 16.8 46.4
2010 1683 98.5 17.0 57.9
2011 1584 97.0 16.3 53.3
2012 1509 103.0 14.6 58.3
2013 1487 98.0 15.1 60.8
2014 1553 92.0 16.8 34.1
2015 1680 92.0 18.2 42.1
2016 1705 91.0 18.7 46.6
2017 1742 96.0 18.1 50.3
2018 1754 98.0 17.8 63.7
2019 1724 87.0 19.8 51.3
2020 1703 85.0 20.0 50.4
2021 1603 82.0 19.5 52.8
2022 1469 79.0 18.5 56.2
2023 1423 73.0 19.4 63.5

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 Boca Ciega High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $546 (7.0%) $7,235 (93.0%) $7,781
2019 $491 (6.4%) $7,242 (93.7%) $7,732
2020 $473 (5.8%) $7,638 (94.2%) $8,110
2021 $887 (10.3%) $7,703 (89.7%) $8,588
2022 $1,108 (11.7%) $8,384 (88.3%) $9,492
2023 $1,055 (10.6%) $8,911 (89.4%) $9,966

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boca Ciega High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 455th of 734 High schoolsRanks 570th of 792 High schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Boca Ciega High School)4144
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5450
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Boca Ciega High School)4433
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5348
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Boca Ciega High School)5347
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Pinellas)6359
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Boca Ciega High School)6742
 25%
   End of Course US History (Pinellas)7059
 11%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Boca Ciega High School)3320
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Boca Ciega High School)3434
   End of Course Geometry (Pinellas)5655
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students17241423
 17.5%
African American820742
 9.5%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian6656
 15.2%
Hispanic177163
 7.9%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White587398
 32.2%
Two or More Races7058
 17.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%63.5%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boca Ciega High School

Boca Ciega High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Azalea Elementary School
Elementary : Bear Creek Elementary School
Middle : Azalea Middle School

Students at Boca Ciega High School are 52% African American, 28% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Boca Ciega High School ranks 547th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,423 students attended Boca Ciega High School.


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