Enrollment
1,465
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Inverness, FL
Citrus High School
Federal NCES profile for Citrus High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027000305
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Citrus High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Inverness · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Citrus High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Inverness, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Citrus High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Citrus High School
Citrus High School is a higher-need, large high school in Inverness, Florida, enrolling 1,465 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,465 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #155.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 513 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,465 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students) and Crystal River High School (1,293 students) alongside Citrus 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 Citrus High School compares
Citrus 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 2% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,465 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,465
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$10,865
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.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
330
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Citrus High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Citrus, which includes Citrus High School.
$10,865
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 34.9%
Federal 24.9%
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 Citrus High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Citrus High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,465 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Citrus High School
How many students attend Citrus High School?
Citrus High School has 1,465 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inverness, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Citrus High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Citrus High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Citrus High School?
51.0% of students at Citrus High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Citrus High School?
The largest demographic group at Citrus High School is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Inverness, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Citrus High School?
Citrus High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Citrus High School rank among public schools in Inverness?
By Resource Investment Index, Citrus High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Inverness, 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 Inverness on the city page.
Is Citrus High School a good school?
Citrus High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Citrus?
Besides Citrus High School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Crystal River High School (1,293 students), and Inverness Middle School (911 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.
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