- Enrollment
- 2,036
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crestview, FL
Crestview High School
Federal NCES profile for Crestview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138001348
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestview High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Crestview · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestview High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Crestview, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Crestview High School held near 2,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+82 students YoY 120138001348 · Crestview, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,376 enr · 23.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students)
Crestview High School held near 2,397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+82 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crestview High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- Niceville Seni
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
1,111 students
What this shows Crestview High School reports 2,376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestview High School compares
Crestview 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,376 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,376
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$10,809
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
331
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Crestview High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestview High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niceville Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestview High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~2,376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestview High School
How many students attend Crestview High School?
Crestview High School has 2,376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crestview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,315 (2022-23) → 2,397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+82).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestview High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crestview High School?
36.6% of students at Crestview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestview High School?
The largest demographic group at Crestview High School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Crestview, 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 Crestview High School?
Crestview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Crestview High School rank among public schools in Crestview?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestview High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Crestview, 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 Crestview on the city page.
What other schools are in Okaloosa?
Besides Crestview High School, Okaloosa also operates Niceville Senior High School (2,036 students), Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students), and Fort Walton Beach High School (1,550 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.