- Enrollment
- 3,022
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dunnellon, FL
Dunnellon High School
Federal NCES profile for Dunnellon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120126002442
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunnellon High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dunnellon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunnellon High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Dunnellon High School grew from 1,350 students in 2022-23 to 1,428 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 120126002442 · Dunnellon, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,562 enr · 30:1 · 63.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: West Port High School (3,022 students)
Dunnellon High School grew from 1,350 students in 2022-23 to 1,428 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dunnellon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Port High
West Port High School
3,022 students
- Forest High Sc
Forest High School
2,387 students
- Belleview High
Belleview High School
1,904 students
- Vanguard High
Vanguard High School
1,684 students
- Belleview Midd
Belleview Middle School
1,600 students
- This school
Dunnellon High School
1,562 students
What this shows Dunnellon High School reports 1,562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunnellon High School compares
Dunnellon High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 69% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,562 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,562
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$11,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
African American 16.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Dunnellon High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion reports $11,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunnellon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Port High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vanguard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belleview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunnellon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,904
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,684
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunnellon High School
How many students attend Dunnellon High School?
Dunnellon High School has 1,562 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dunnellon, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,350 (2022-23) → 1,428 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunnellon High School is 30:1, which is 69% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dunnellon High School?
63.4% of students at Dunnellon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunnellon High School?
The largest demographic group at Dunnellon High School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Dunnellon, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunnellon High School?
Dunnellon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Dunnellon High School rank among public schools in Dunnellon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunnellon High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dunnellon, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marion?
Besides Dunnellon High School, Marion also operates West Port High School (3,022 students), Forest High School (2,387 students), and Belleview High School (1,904 students). See the Marion district page for the complete list.