- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Barron Collier High School
Federal NCES profile for Barron Collier High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033000357
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barron Collier High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Barron Collier High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barron Collier High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-118 students YoY
Barron Collier High School shrank from 1,650 students in 2022-23 to 1,532 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 70.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-118 students YoY 120033000357 · Naples, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,472 enr · 22:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Barron Collier High School shrank from 1,650 students in 2022-23 to 1,532 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 67.3 → 70.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Barron Collier High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school
Barron Collier High School
1,472 students
What this shows Barron Collier High School reports 1,472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barron Collier High School compares
Barron Collier High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,472 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,472
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Asian 2.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Barron Collier High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barron Collier High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barron Collier High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barron Collier High School
How many students attend Barron Collier High School?
Barron Collier High School has 1,472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,650 (2022-23) → 1,532 (2023-24), down 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barron Collier High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barron Collier High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barron Collier High School?
25.9% of students at Barron Collier High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barron Collier High School?
The largest demographic group at Barron Collier High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barron Collier High School?
Barron Collier High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Barron Collier High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Barron Collier High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Barron Collier High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.