- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gibsonton, FL
East Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for East Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087000945
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Bay High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gibsonton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Bay High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gibsonton, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087000945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
East Bay High School shrank from 1,995 students in 2022-23 to 1,891 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 90.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 120087000945 · Gibsonton, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,809 enr · 20.6:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
East Bay High School shrank from 1,995 students in 2022-23 to 1,891 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 90.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East Bay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 1,809
East Bay High School
1,809 students
What this shows East Bay High School reports 1,809 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Bay High School compares
East Bay High School is a shrinking 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,809 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,809
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,589
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
343
in-school suspensions + 261 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
White 27.7%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, East Bay High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Bay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,809 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Bay High School
How many students attend East Bay High School?
East Bay High School has 1,809 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gibsonton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,995 (2022-23) → 1,891 (2023-24), down 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Bay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Bay High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Bay High School?
47.6% of students at East Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at East Bay High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Gibsonton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Bay High School?
East Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Bay High School rank among public schools in Gibsonton?
By Resource Investment Index, East Bay High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gibsonton, 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 Hillsborough?
Besides East Bay High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.