- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Gulf Coast High School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf Coast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003336
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf Coast High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf Coast High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast High School ranks #2 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-616 students YoY
Gulf Coast High School shrank from 2,447 students in 2022-23 to 1,831 in 2023-24 (-25.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-616 students YoY 120033003336 · Naples, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,714 enr · 17.3:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Gulf Coast High School shrank from 2,447 students in 2022-23 to 1,831 in 2023-24 (-25.2%). Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf Coast 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
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- This school
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 Gulf Coast High School reports 1,714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf Coast High School compares
Gulf Coast High School is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,714 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,714
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 5.8%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Gulf Coast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 Gulf Coast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf Coast 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
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~1,714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Coast High School
How many students attend Gulf Coast High School?
Gulf Coast High School has 1,714 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,447 (2022-23) → 1,831 (2023-24), down 616.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf Coast High School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf Coast High School?
20.3% of students at Gulf Coast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf Coast High School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf Coast High School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf Coast High School?
Gulf Coast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gulf Coast High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf Coast High School ranks #2 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 Gulf Coast High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.