- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brandon, FL
Brandon High School
Federal NCES profile for Brandon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087000918
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandon High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Brandon · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandon High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Brandon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Brandon High School held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120087000918 · Brandon, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,835 enr · 23.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Brandon High School held near 1,588 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Brandon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 1,835
Brandon High School
1,835 students
What this shows Brandon High School reports 1,835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandon High School compares
Brandon 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,835 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,835
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
327
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
African American 24.5%
White 24.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Brandon High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandon High School
How many students attend Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has 1,835 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brandon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,560 (2022-23) → 1,588 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandon High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandon High School?
53.4% of students at Brandon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandon High School?
The largest demographic group at Brandon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Brandon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandon High School?
Brandon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Brandon High School rank among public schools in Brandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandon High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Brandon, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brandon on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Brandon High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.