- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunedin, FL
Dunedin Highland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunedin Highland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120156001617
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunedin Highland Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Dunedin · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunedin Highland Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Dunedin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dunedin Highland Middle School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 120156001617 · Dunedin, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 16.2:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Dunedin Highland Middle School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dunedin Highland Middle 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 842
Dunedin Highland Middle School
842 students
What this shows Dunedin Highland Middle School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunedin Highland Middle School compares
Dunedin Highland Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Dunedin Highland Middle 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 Dunedin Highland Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunedin Highland Middle 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 middle 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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunedin Highland Middle School
How many students attend Dunedin Highland Middle School?
Dunedin Highland Middle School has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunedin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunedin Highland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunedin Highland Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunedin Highland Middle School?
48.4% of students at Dunedin Highland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunedin Highland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunedin Highland Middle School is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Dunedin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunedin Highland Middle School?
Dunedin Highland Middle 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 Dunedin Highland Middle School rank among public schools in Dunedin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunedin Highland Middle School ranks #5 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 Highland Middle 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.