Enrollment
2,214
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Augustine, FL
Beachside High School
Federal NCES profile for Beachside High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174008954
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beachside High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 9
- high schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Beachside High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beachside High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+126% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beachside High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beachside High School
Beachside High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 2,214 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 126% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,214 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 58/100).
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Beachside 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 Beachside High School compares
Beachside 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 | 40.3:1 | ▲ 126% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,214 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,214
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
40.3:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Beachside High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Beachside 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 Beachside High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Beachside 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
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 (~2,214 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Beachside High School
How many students attend Beachside High School?
Beachside High School has 2,214 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beachside High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beachside High School is 40.3:1, which is 126% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 157% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beachside High School?
4.2% of students at Beachside High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beachside High School?
The largest demographic group at Beachside High School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beachside High School?
Beachside High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beachside High School rank among high schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Beachside High School ranks #9 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
Is Beachside High School a good school?
Beachside High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Beachside High School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Allen D Nease Senior High School (2,177 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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