- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · New Port Richey, FL
Gulf High School
Federal NCES profile for Gulf High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153001578
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulf High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in New Port Richey · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulf High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in New Port Richey, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120153001578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Gulf High School held near 1,532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.6 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+67 students YoY 120153001578 · New Port Richey, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,518 enr · 17.9:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Gulf High School held near 1,532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+67 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.6 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulf High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school
Gulf High School
1,518 students
What this shows Gulf High School reports 1,518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulf High School compares
Gulf 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,518 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,518
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$10,007
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Gulf High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gulf High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulf High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gulf High School
How many students attend Gulf High School?
Gulf High School has 1,518 students enrolled. It is a high school in New Port Richey, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,465 (2022-23) → 1,532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+67).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulf High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulf High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gulf High School?
66.3% of students at Gulf High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulf High School?
The largest demographic group at Gulf High School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in New Port Richey, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulf High School?
Gulf High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in New Port Richey?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulf High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in New Port Richey, 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 New Port Richey on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Gulf High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.