- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Largo, FL
Dropout Prevention School
Federal NCES profile for Dropout Prevention School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120156002889
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dropout Prevention School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 395
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dropout Prevention School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+138 students YoY
Dropout Prevention School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+36.4%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+138 students YoY 120156002889 · Largo, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 44.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Dropout Prevention School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (+36.4%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dropout Prevention School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 395
Dropout Prevention School
395 students
What this shows Dropout Prevention School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dropout Prevention School compares
Dropout Prevention 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Dropout Prevention School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dropout Prevention School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dropout Prevention School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Dropout Prevention School
How many students attend Dropout Prevention School?
Dropout Prevention School has 395 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), up 138.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dropout Prevention School?
44.1% of students at Dropout Prevention School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dropout Prevention School?
The largest demographic group at Dropout Prevention School is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dropout Prevention School?
Dropout Prevention School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dropout Prevention School rank among schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dropout Prevention School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Largo, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Dropout Prevention School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.