- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallahassee, FL
Amos P. Godby High School
Federal NCES profile for Amos P. Godby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120111001176
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amos P. Godby High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Amos P. Godby High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amos P. Godby High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Amos P. Godby High School held near 1,396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 67.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 120111001176 · Tallahassee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,388 enr · 21.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
Amos P. Godby High School held near 1,396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.7 → 67.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Amos P. Godby High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- This school
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- William J Mont
William J Montford Iii Middle School
1,016 students
What this shows Amos P. Godby High School reports 1,388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amos P. Godby High School compares
Amos P. Godby 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,388
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,979
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 249 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
White 10.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Amos P. Godby High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amos P. Godby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William J Montford Iii Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amos P. Godby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amos P. Godby High School
How many students attend Amos P. Godby High School?
Amos P. Godby High School has 1,388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,444 (2022-23) → 1,396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amos P. Godby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amos P. Godby High School is 21.7:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amos P. Godby High School?
63.3% of students at Amos P. Godby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amos P. Godby High School?
The largest demographic group at Amos P. Godby High School is African American at 68.9% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amos P. Godby High School?
Amos P. Godby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amos P. Godby High School rank among high schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Amos P. Godby High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides Amos P. Godby High School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.