At a glance
Reported students
1,867
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
81.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
Golden Gate High School: 1,867 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21:1
What the reported data says about Golden Gate High School
Golden Gate High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Naples. It is one of 76 current school records connected to Collier. NCES reports 1,867 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (73.2%) and Black (17.3%). English learners represent 18.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Golden Gate High School
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 81.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic73.2%
- Black17.3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Collier
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Immokalee High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,990 reported students
Gulf Coast High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,714 reported students
Palmetto Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
2,054 reported students
Naples High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,535 reported students
Aubrey Rogers High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,496 reported students
Lely High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,475 reported students
Public schools near Golden Gate High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples Area Teenage Parenting High · Collier | 06–12 | 29 | under 0.1 mi |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical High School High · Collier | 09–12 | 588 | 4.3 mi |
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College High · Collier | 09–12 | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| Beacon High School-Naples High · Collier | 09–12 | 214 | 4.4 mi |
| Collier Juvenile Detention Center High · Collier | 06–12 | 16 | 4.7 mi |
| Barron Collier High School High · Collier | 09–12 | 1,472 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Golden Gate High School
What grades does Golden Gate High School serve?
Golden Gate High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Collier.
How many students attend Golden Gate High School?
Golden Gate High School reported 1,867 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,652 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Golden Gate High School?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 1,867 students and 81.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Golden Gate High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Golden Gate High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Collier attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Golden Gate High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Golden Gate High School in?
Golden Gate High School is part of Collier, based in Naples, FL, which operates 76 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Golden Gate High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Naples Area Teenage Parenting (under 0.1 mi), Lorenzo Walker Technical High School (4.3 mi), Lorenzo Walker Technical College (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.