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Gulf Coast School For Autism

2404 Ruth Hentz Avenue, Bldg. C Panama City, FL 32405

Tel: (850) 257-5998

www.gcschoolforautism.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Gulf Coast School For Autism in Panama City, FL, serves 23 co–ed students in grades K–12 within a city–based, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 2012, the school features a Christian orientation and a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 4 teaching staff.
The enrollment includes 8.7% students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the small school community.
The school provides elementary and secondary programs with a special emphasis, tailored to meet diverse student learning needs.
Located in a small city locale, Gulf Coast School For Autism offers private K–12 education in Panama City with a low student–to–teacher ratio.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 23 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Gulf Coast School For Autism
Kind	6
2	1
3	2
4	2
5	3
7	2
8	1
9	3
10	1
12	2

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Year Founded

2012

Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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