PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL

512 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

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/).

512

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PORT ST. JOE HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	51
Black	61
Asian	5
Two or More	34
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
358 (69.9 %)
Black
61 (11.9 %)
Hispanic
51 (10.0 %)
Two or More
34 (6.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GULF
Phone:	(850)229-8251
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 75

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 102

Grade 10 84

Grade 11 97

Grade 12 80