- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf Breeze High School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Breeze High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120165001821
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Breeze High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gulf Breeze · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Breeze High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL.
School address
District: Santa Rosa · Florida
NCES ID 120165001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gulf Breeze High School held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 78.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 120165001821 · Gulf Breeze, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,946 enr · 26.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Gulf Breeze High School held near 1,977 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.5 → 78.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Breeze High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- This school
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- Gulf Breeze Mi 916
Gulf Breeze Middle School
916 students
What this shows Gulf Breeze High School reports 1,946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Breeze High School compares
Gulf Breeze High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 70% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,946 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,946
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Gulf Breeze High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf Breeze High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Breeze High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,946 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Breeze High School
How many students attend Gulf Breeze High School?
Gulf Breeze High School has 1,946 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gulf Breeze, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,978 (2022-23) → 1,977 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Breeze High School is 26.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Breeze High School?
15.8% of students at Gulf Breeze High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Breeze High School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Breeze High School is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Gulf Breeze, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Breeze High School?
Gulf Breeze High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Gulf Breeze High School rank among public schools in Gulf Breeze?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Breeze High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gulf Breeze, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gulf Breeze on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Gulf Breeze High School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.