- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bradenton, FL
Bayshore High School
Federal NCES profile for Bayshore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123001220
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayshore High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayshore High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayshore High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Bayshore High School held near 1,464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 120123001220 · Bradenton, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,400 enr · 20:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Bayshore High School held near 1,464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 70.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bayshore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school
Bayshore High School
1,400 students
What this shows Bayshore High School reports 1,400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayshore High School compares
Bayshore 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,400
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
63.6%
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
$11,381
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.8%
White 16.2%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Bayshore High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayshore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayshore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayshore High School
How many students attend Bayshore High School?
Bayshore High School has 1,400 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,435 (2022-23) → 1,464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayshore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayshore High School is 20:1, which is 12% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayshore High School?
61.3% of students at Bayshore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayshore High School?
The largest demographic group at Bayshore High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.8% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayshore High School?
Bayshore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bayshore High School rank among high schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayshore High School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Bradenton, 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 Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Bayshore High School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.