- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001616
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Dunedin · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Dunedin High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120156001616 · Dunedin, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Dunedin High School held near 1,190 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dunedin High 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
Dunedin High School
1,221 students
What this shows Dunedin High School reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunedin High School compares
Dunedin High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,058
- 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 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 (~1,221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,203 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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 31/100 (lower 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 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.
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.