Enrollment
1,867
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003959
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Gate High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Gate High School
Golden Gate High School is a higher-need, large high school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 1,867 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 42% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,867 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 463 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,867 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Immokalee High School (1,990 students) alongside Golden Gate High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Golden Gate High School compares
Golden Gate High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Golden Gate High School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,867 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Golden Gate High School a good school?
Golden Gate High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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