Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy

Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is a public high school in Clearwater, Florida, serving 316 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pinellas school district, which is ranked 19th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had only 0% proficiency in Geometry, 7% in Biology 1, and 14% in US History, while the Pinellas district and Florida state averages were significantly higher. The school's four-year graduation rate has also been fluctuating, ranging from 51.5% to 91.5% over the past few years, which is lower than the typical 89.7% rate for the Pinellas district. Additionally, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 28.9% to 48.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. For instance, Countryside High School and Dunedin High School, both within a 4-mile radius, consistently outperform Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in standardized test scores and have higher graduation rates. Additionally, Pinellas Teleschool, located just 0.07 miles from Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy, also struggles academically, with even lower test scores and graduation rates than Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy.