- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027000305
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Inverness · Resource Index
- 35
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Citrus High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 120027000305 · Inverness, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,465 enr · 17.9:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Citrus High School held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 82.0 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Citrus High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- This school
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River High School
1,293 students
- Inverness Midd
Inverness Middle School
911 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Middle School
906 students
- Citrus Springs
Citrus Springs Elementary School
877 students
What this shows Citrus High School reports 1,465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Citrus High School compares
Citrus 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,410
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
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.
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
District finance for Citrus reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,293
- 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
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 (~1,465 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,503 (2022-23) → 1,486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.