What grades does GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY serve?

As a Middle school, GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY serves students in SPRING HILL, FL. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY located?

You can find GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY in SPRING HILL, FL.

What is the student-teacher ratio at GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY?

At GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, there are approximately 16.7 students for every teacher.

Is GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY a charter school?

GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is a charter school in SPRING HILL, FL. As a charter, it operates with a performance contract that allows flexibility in how it educates students.

What schools are in SPRING HILL, FL?

GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY is among the schools serving SPRING HILL, FL. The school is part of the local school system.

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GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY — School Calendar 2026-27

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SPRING HILL, FL 34608

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Sep

Fri

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Student HolidayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

District In-ServiceStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school for students

Nov

Wed

Veterans DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving DayBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

217

Student:Teacher

16.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

HERNANDO

Econ. Disadvantaged

40.1%

Phone

(352)688-5092

Charter School

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

77%

91th percentile in FL

Math Proficiency

86%

98th percentile in FL

Chronic Absenteeism

0.9%

SY 2019-20

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,856

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,306

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,034

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 42%Local 41%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

12.5%

Uninsured residents

10.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,921

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,597

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,307 (36%)

Other Health Impairment

585 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

556 (15%)

Autism

463 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

192 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

217

Current enrollment

Stable(-8% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 25, 2026

Early Release

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Student Holiday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

District In-Service

No school for students

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in HERNANDO. GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	District In-ServiceDistrict-wide No school for students	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving FridayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Hernando County School District	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide No School - Hernando County School District	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Long WeekendDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GULF COAST ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY currently enrolls 217 students across Middle grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in FL.