- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Golden Gate High School
Federal NCES profile for Golden Gate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003959
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Gate High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Gate High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Golden Gate High School grew from 1,764 students in 2022-23 to 1,886 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 84.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 120033003959 · Naples, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,867 enr · 25.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Golden Gate High School grew from 1,764 students in 2022-23 to 1,886 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 74.8 → 84.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Golden Gate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- This school
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- Mason Classica
Mason Classical Academy
1,509 students
What this shows Golden Gate High School reports 1,867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Gate High School compares
Golden Gate High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,867 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,867
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
African American 17.3%
White 7.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Golden Gate High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Gate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Classical Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Gate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate High School
How many students attend Golden Gate High School?
Golden Gate High School has 1,867 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,764 (2022-23) → 1,886 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School is 25.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Gate High School?
53.1% of students at Golden Gate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Gate High School?
The largest demographic group at Golden Gate High School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Naples, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Gate High School?
Golden Gate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Golden Gate High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Gate High School ranks #7 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Golden Gate High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Gulf Coast High School (1,714 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.