- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clewiston, FL
Clewiston High School
Federal NCES profile for Clewiston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120078002663
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clewiston High School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Clewiston · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clewiston High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clewiston High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Clewiston, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Clewiston High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 120078002663 · Clewiston, FL High · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 27.6:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students)
Clewiston High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Clewiston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Digital Academ
Digital Academy of Florida
6,069 students
- Labelle High S 1,422
Labelle High School
1,422 students
- This school 966
Clewiston High School
966 students
- Country Oaks E 935
Country Oaks Elementary School
935 students
- Labelle Middle 830
Labelle Middle School
830 students
- Clewiston Midd 679
Clewiston Middle School
679 students
What this shows Clewiston High School reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clewiston High School compares
Clewiston 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 55% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.3%
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
$9,323
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 21.2%
White 19.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Clewiston High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hendry reports $9,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clewiston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clewiston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clewiston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~966 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clewiston High School
How many students attend Clewiston High School?
Clewiston High School has 966 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clewiston, FL. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clewiston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clewiston High School is 27.6:1, which is 55% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clewiston High School?
65.0% of students at Clewiston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clewiston High School?
The largest demographic group at Clewiston High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Clewiston, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clewiston High School?
Clewiston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Clewiston High School rank among public schools in Clewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clewiston High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Clewiston, 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 Clewiston on the city page.
What other schools are in Hendry?
Besides Clewiston High School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Country Oaks Elementary School (935 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.