Summary:
In zip code 34652, there is one high school, Gulf High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in New Port Richey, Florida, as part of the Pasco County school district.
Gulf High School presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 92.4%, slightly above the state average, indicating that most students successfully complete their high school requirements. However, academic proficiency on state exams is a significant concern. In the 2025-2026 school year, only 30% of students were proficient in Algebra 1 and 46% in 10th Grade ELA, both well below district and state averages. This creates a "graduation vs. proficiency" paradox where students earn diplomas but many lack mastery of core subjects. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is alarmingly high at 39.3%, far exceeding the state average of 31.4%, which is likely a major factor driving low test scores. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1 and spending of $10,707 per student, resources are available, but the school ranks in the 28th percentile statewide (605th out of 838 schools), earning a 1-star rating.
There are some encouraging trends. From the 2024-2025 to 2025-2026 school years, proficiency improved in several subjects, including Algebra 1 (from 24% to 30%), Geometry (45% to 54%), and US History (50% to 64%), suggesting recent interventions may be gaining traction. The school serves a majority low-income population, with 54.74% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. For parents, the key takeaway is that while Gulf High School excels at getting students to graduation, it faces serious challenges in academic achievement and attendance that require focused attention and support.
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