Enrollment
395
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
What stands out at Dropout Prevention School
Dropout Prevention School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Largo, Florida, enrolling 395 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 395 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 348 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Dropout Prevention 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 Dropout Prevention School compares
Dropout Prevention School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Dropout Prevention School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Dropout Prevention School a good school?
Dropout Prevention School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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