Enrollment
1,227
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hallandale Beach, FL
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach
Federal NCES profile for Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018000150
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Hallandale Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hallandale Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,227 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,227 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach.
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 Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach compares
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,227
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Florida - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$11,419
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 53.7%
African American 29.6%
White 14.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~1,227 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach
How many students attend Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach?
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach has 1,227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hallandale Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach?
The student-teacher ratio at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach is 15:1, which is 16% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% lower 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 Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach?
70.8% of students at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach?
The largest demographic group at Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Hallandale Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach?
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach rank among schools in Hallandale Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach ranks #2 of 3 schools in Hallandale Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hallandale Beach on the city page.
Is Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach a good school?
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Broward?
Besides Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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