- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Largo, FL
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156008410
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 120156008410 · Largo, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 22.4:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 202
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
202 students
What this shows Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy compares
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is a growing 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▲ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,514
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy
How many students attend Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has 202 students enrolled. It is a high school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
55.4% of students at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy?
Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy rank among high schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Largo, 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 Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Pinellas Gulf Coast Academy, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.