- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crystal River, FL
Crystal River High School
Federal NCES profile for Crystal River High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120027000314
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal River High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crystal River · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal River High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Crystal River High School grew from 1,249 students in 2022-23 to 1,312 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 120027000314 · Crystal River, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 20.5:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lecanto High School (1,735 students)
Crystal River High School grew from 1,249 students in 2022-23 to 1,312 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 63.0 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Crystal River High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lecanto High S
Lecanto High School
1,735 students
- Citrus High Sc
Citrus High School
1,465 students
- This school
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 Crystal River High School reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal River High School compares
Crystal River High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
403
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Crystal River High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Crystal River High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecanto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Inverness Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal River High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~1,293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal River High School
How many students attend Crystal River High School?
Crystal River High School has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crystal River, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal River High School is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crystal River High School?
51.9% of students at Crystal River High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal River High School?
The largest demographic group at Crystal River High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Crystal River, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal River High School?
Crystal River High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Crystal River High School rank among public schools in Crystal River?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal River High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crystal River, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Citrus?
Besides Crystal River High School, Citrus also operates Lecanto High School (1,735 students), Citrus High School (1,465 students), and Inverness Middle School (911 students). See the Citrus district page for the complete list.