Gulf Coast School for Autism
Special education school · Ungraded
Panama City, FL
2404 Ruth Hentz Ave Bldg C, Panama City, FL 32405
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Florida
Gulf Coast School for Autism is a special education school in Panama City, Florida. It has about 25 students and around 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Florida. Students attend about 5.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Ungraded
- Students
- 25
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 21 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 95% of special education schools in Florida (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of special education schools in Florida.
- Compared with 166 special education schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Gulf Coast School for Autism whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Gulf Coast School for Autism
What grades does Gulf Coast School for Autism serve?
Gulf Coast School for Autism serves ungraded.
How many students attend Gulf Coast School for Autism?
About 25 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gulf Coast School for Autism?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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