Enrollment
1,221
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunedin, FL
Dunedin High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunedin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001616
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunedin High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Dunedin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunedin High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunedin High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Dunedin, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunedin High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunedin High School
Dunedin High School is a large high school in Dunedin, Florida, enrolling 1,221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,221 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 586 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #412.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Dunedin 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 Dunedin High School compares
Dunedin 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$11,582
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Dunedin High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Dunedin High 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 Dunedin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunedin High 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 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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dunedin High School
How many students attend Dunedin High School?
Dunedin High School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunedin, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunedin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunedin High School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunedin High School?
42.0% of students at Dunedin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunedin High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunedin High School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Dunedin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunedin High School?
Dunedin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Dunedin High School rank among public schools in Dunedin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunedin High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Dunedin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dunedin on the city page.
Is Dunedin High School a good school?
Dunedin High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 Pinellas?
Besides Dunedin High 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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