How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Desoto County High School | North Port High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arcadia, FL | North Port, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | 2,557 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.9% | 39.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Desoto County High School | North Port High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,385 | $14,033 |
| District | Desoto | Sarasota County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Desoto County High School | North Port High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.7% | 61.0% |
| African American | 11.9% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.9% | 20.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Desoto County High School | North Port High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 415:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.4% | 20.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 113 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.