Gulf High School vs. James W. Mitchell High School
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School Overview
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James W. Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Serving 1,518 students in grades 9-12, Gulf High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,201 students in grades 9-12, James W. Mitchell High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,518 students
2,201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
102 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3225 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1218 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
63%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
72%
Graduation Rate
85%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
400
567
Grade 10 Students
386
560
Grade 11 Students
372
504
Grade 12 Students
360
570
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
18%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
50%
68%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%