Enrollment
639
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Kiran C Patel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087008643Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Kiran C Patel High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Kiran C Patel High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Kiran C Patel High School ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Kiran C Patel High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Dr Kiran C Patel High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Florida average.
With 639 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (31%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Dr Kiran C Patel 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 Dr Kiran C Patel High School compares
Dr Kiran C Patel 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,835
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 18.5%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 30.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, Dr Kiran C Patel High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Dr Kiran C Patel High School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Dr Kiran C Patel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Kiran C Patel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~639 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Kiran C Patel High School
How many students attend Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School has 639 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Kiran C Patel High School is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
12.0% of students at Dr Kiran C Patel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Kiran C Patel High School is White at 30.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Dr Kiran C Patel High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Kiran C Patel High School ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tampa on the city page.
Is Dr Kiran C Patel High School a good school?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Dr Kiran C Patel High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.
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