BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL

www.bocaciega.org/

1,423 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Boca Ciega High School, located in Gulfport, Florida, is a long-standing public institution serving the Pinellas County school district. Known locally as "The Bogie," the school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular programming. It offers a wide variety of pathways for students, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, rigorous career and technical education programs, and the prestigious Center for Wellness and Medical Professions (CWMP) magnet program, which provides specialized training for students interested in healthcare careers.

Beyond its academic offerings, Boca Ciega High School maintains a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The campus is active with various athletic teams, student clubs, and performing arts organizations that foster student engagement and leadership. By balancing its focus on college and career readiness with a vibrant extracurricular life, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while maintaining deep roots within the Gulfport community.

1,423

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	163
Black	742
Asian	56
Two or More	58
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
742 (52.1 %)
White
398 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
163 (11.5 %)
Two or More
58 (4.1 %)
Asian
56 (3.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)893-2780
Website:	http://www.bocaciega.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	530
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 321

Grade 10 380

Grade 11 373

Grade 12 349

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	321
Grade 10	380
Grade 11	373
Grade 12	349

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	866	60.9%
Male	557	39.1%

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