PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL
PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the GULF school district, located in PORT ST JOE, FL with about 524 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL (PSJHS), located in Port St. Joe, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for students in Gulf County. As part of the Gulf District Schools system, the institution is deeply integrated into the local community and is well-known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere. The school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately after graduation.
Beyond its academic offerings, PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL is recognized for its strong school spirit, often centered around its athletic programs and the "Shark" mascot. The school emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that encourage student engagement and leadership development. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates, you can visit their official website at [www.gulf.k12.fl.us](http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/).
For more information, contact PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL at (850) 229-8251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT ST JOE, FL 32456-2262
(850) 229-8251
http://www.gulf.k12.fl.us/
PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ST JOE, FL with about 524 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- GULF
- Total Students:
- 524
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 524 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.