Enrollment
2,177
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ponte Vedra, FL
Allen D Nease Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Allen D Nease Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174002262
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen D Nease Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ponte Vedra · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen D Nease Senior High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174002262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allen D Nease Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allen D Nease Senior High School
Allen D Nease Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ponte Vedra, Florida, enrolling 2,177 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 25% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.3% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,177 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 35 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Allen D Nease Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allen D Nease Senior High School compares
Allen D Nease Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 94% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,177 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,177
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
231
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Allen D Nease Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Allen D Nease Senior High School.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allen D Nease Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allen D Nease Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,983
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,177 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allen D Nease Senior High School
How many students attend Allen D Nease Senior High School?
Allen D Nease Senior High School has 2,177 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen D Nease Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen D Nease Senior High School is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen D Nease Senior High School?
3.3% of students at Allen D Nease Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen D Nease Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Allen D Nease Senior High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen D Nease Senior High School?
Allen D Nease Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen D Nease Senior High School rank among public schools in Ponte Vedra?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen D Nease Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ponte Vedra on the city page.
Is Allen D Nease Senior High School a good school?
Allen D Nease Senior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Allen D Nease Senior High School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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