- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 120018000150 · Hallandale Beach, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,227 enr · 15:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach shrank from 1,317 students in 2022-23 to 1,226 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 1,227
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach
1,227 students
What this shows Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach reports 1,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach compares
Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,121
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
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.
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
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,227 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,317 (2022-23) → 1,226 (2023-24), down 91.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.