- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Alonso High School
Federal NCES profile for Alonso High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087003711
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alonso High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alonso High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alonso High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Alonso High School held near 2,930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+135 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.5 → 121.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+135 students YoY 120087003711 · Tampa, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,863 enr · 24.5:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Alonso High School held near 2,930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+135 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.5 → 121.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Alonso High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- This school
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- Lennard High S
Lennard High School
2,553 students
What this shows Alonso High School reports 2,863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alonso High School compares
Alonso High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,863 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,863
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
516
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.4%
White 23.3%
Asian 6.5%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Alonso High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alonso High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lennard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alonso High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,553
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alonso High School
How many students attend Alonso High School?
Alonso High School has 2,863 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,795 (2022-23) → 2,930 (2023-24), nearly flat (+135).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alonso High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alonso High School is 24.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alonso High School?
39.9% of students at Alonso High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alonso High School?
The largest demographic group at Alonso High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alonso High School?
Alonso High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alonso High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Alonso High School ranks #11 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Alonso High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.