- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+679 students YoY
Beachside High School grew from 1,254 students in 2022-23 to 1,933 in 2023-24 (+54.1%).
Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+679 students YoY 120174008954 · St Augustine, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,214 enr · 40.3:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Beachside High School grew from 1,254 students in 2022-23 to 1,933 in 2023-24 (+54.1%). Teacher FTE added 55.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Beachside High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- This school
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- Mill Creek Aca
Mill Creek Academy
1,983 students
What this shows Beachside High School reports 2,214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beachside High School compares
Beachside High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,989
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.
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.
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,479
- 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
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 (~2,214 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,254 (2022-23) → 1,933 (2023-24), up 679.
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.
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.