How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Explorer K-8 | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Spring Hill, FL | Spring Hill, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,544 | 217 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.8% | 32.5% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Explorer K-8 | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.7% | 63.6% |
| African American | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.2% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Explorer K-8 | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1544:1 | 217:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.7% | 7.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 149 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.