Gulf Breeze High School is a public secondary school located at 675 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze, Florida. It is one of eleven high schools of the Santa Rosa County School District and the only high school in the city of Gulf Breeze.
Serving 1,977 students in grades 9-12, Gulf Breeze High School ranks in the top 30% 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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,977 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Gulf Breeze High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Gulf Breeze High School's student population of 1,977 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,977 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
Gulf Breeze High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gulf Breeze High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#856 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
79%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Gulf Breeze High School's ranking?
Gulf Breeze High School is ranked #856 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gulf Breeze High School often compared to?
Gulf Breeze High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Navarre High School, Pace High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gulf Breeze High School?
The graduation rate of Gulf Breeze High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gulf Breeze High School?
1,977 students attend Gulf Breeze High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gulf Breeze High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gulf Breeze High School?
Gulf Breeze High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gulf Breeze High School offer ?
Gulf Breeze High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gulf Breeze High School part of?
Gulf Breeze High School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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