GOLDEN GATE HIGH SCHOOL

1,764 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Golden Gate High School, located in Naples, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Collier County Public Schools district. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and career readiness, supported by a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities, and specialized career and technical education programs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development.

Beyond academics, the school is well-known for its vibrant campus culture and strong sense of community spirit, often represented by their mascot, the Titan. Students at Golden Gate High have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led organizations. By emphasizing student engagement and community involvement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to succeed in an evolving global society.

1,764

Total Students

74.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOLDEN GATE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	1,258
Black	300
Asian	16
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,258 (71.3 %)
Black
300 (17.0 %)
White
160 (9.1 %)
Two or More
27 (1.5 %)
Asian
16 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-1600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,764
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	770
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 496

Grade 10 457

Grade 11 465

Grade 12 346