Enrollment
966
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120078002663
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Clewiston · Resource Index
- 25
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clewiston High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clewiston High School
Clewiston High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Clewiston, Florida, enrolling 966 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 55% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 777 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #762, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hendry spends $8,011 per pupil, 28% below the Florida average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students) and Labelle High School (1,422 students) alongside Clewiston 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 Clewiston High School compares
Clewiston 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,011
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hendry, which includes Clewiston High School.
$8,011
Per student
-28%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
- 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
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 (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.6:1)
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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.
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 25/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Clewiston High School a good school?
Clewiston High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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