- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gulfport, FL
Boca Ciega High School
Federal NCES profile for Boca Ciega High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001605
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boca Ciega High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gulfport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Florida
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Boca Ciega High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boca Ciega High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-212 students YoY
Boca Ciega High School shrank from 1,423 students in 2022-23 to 1,211 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-212 students YoY 120156001605 · Gulfport, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,039 enr · 14.2:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Boca Ciega High School shrank from 1,423 students in 2022-23 to 1,211 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 73.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Boca Ciega High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Boca Ciega High School
1,039 students
What this shows Boca Ciega High School reports 1,039 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boca Ciega High School compares
Boca Ciega 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 12% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Florida - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
74.3%
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
$12,514
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
White 24.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Boca Ciega High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boca Ciega High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boca Ciega High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boca Ciega High School
How many students attend Boca Ciega High School?
Boca Ciega High School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gulfport, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,211 (2023-24), down 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boca Ciega High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boca Ciega High School is 14.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boca Ciega High School?
58.1% of students at Boca Ciega High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boca Ciega High School?
The largest demographic group at Boca Ciega High School is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Gulfport, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boca Ciega High School?
Boca Ciega High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Boca Ciega High School rank among public schools in Gulfport?
By Resource Investment Index, Boca Ciega High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gulfport, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Boca Ciega High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.