Gulf Coast Christian School
School Notes Overview:
The mission of GCCS is to provide academic and Christian education using the best educational practices including innovative and traditional methods in order to guide students to grow and mature as Jesus did, "in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and men." GCCS exists to serve our community by providing quality and personalized education to as many students as possible while emphasizing strong Christian values. Education empowers each of us to excel using good judgment, based on sound principles and knowledge, leading to changes in beliefs, attitudes, and skills. The ultimate goal of Gulf Coast Christian Schools are to cultivate in our young people an appreciation for their own talents and abilities, as well as the contributions of others. Bible lessons are taught daily in all grades and all students attend a weekly Chapel in which they participate. At GCCS, we believe that raising children to be responsible and well educated adults who contribute to their community takes more than just a school. It takes the school, the parents and the community....
School Overview:
Gulf Coast Christian School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Christian School Association (NCSA) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Christ | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8 | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Mild Learning Disabilities | |
| Year Founded | 1979 | |
| County | Pinellas County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 128 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 11% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 30 students | ||
| Pre-K - 32 students | ||
| Kind - 14 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 20% | |
| Average Class Size | 9 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Khaki pants, GCCS tops) |
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This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 12% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,500 | |
School Notes:
- The mission of GCCS is to provide academic and Christian education using the best educational practices including innovative and traditional methods in order to guide students to grow and mature as Jesus did, "in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and men." GCCS exists to serve our community by providing quality and personalized education to as many students as possible while emphasizing strong Christian values. Education empowers each of us to excel using good judgment, based on sound principles and knowledge, leading to changes in beliefs, attitudes, and skills. The ultimate goal of Gulf Coast Christian Schools are to cultivate in our young people an appreciation for their own talents and abilities, as well as the contributions of others. Bible lessons are taught daily in all grades and all students attend a weekly Chapel in which they participate. At GCCS, we believe that raising children to be responsible and well educated adults who contribute to their community takes more than just a school. It takes the school, the parents and the community.
- Profile last updated: 10/02/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33710) | School Zip (33710) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,213 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 31% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $38,419 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.3 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33710) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 81% / 19% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Garden Of Peace Lutheran School - 8 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- St Petersburg Catholic School - n/a - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Transfiguration Catholic School - 208 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Broach School - n/a - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- St. Jude Cathedral School - 520 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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