- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087008643Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Dr Kiran C Patel High School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 120087008643 · Tampa, FL High · MID · CHARTER
639 enr · 18.3:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Dr Kiran C Patel High School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr Kiran C Patel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 639
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
639 students
What this shows Dr Kiran C Patel High School reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Kiran C Patel High School compares
Dr Kiran C Patel High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,589
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
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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~639 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 97.
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.