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Gulf Coast Christian School

6355 38th Avenue N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33710-0337 -

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....

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School Overview:

	Gulf Coast Christian School
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) National Christian School Association (NCSA)
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.
% 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)
	This School	(FL) School Avg.
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
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	66% / 34%