Enrollment
1,980
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarpon Springs, FL
East Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for East Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156003110
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Lake High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Lake High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156003110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
101.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Lake High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Lake High School
East Lake High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Tarpon Springs, Florida, enrolling 1,980 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,980 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 145 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% 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 12 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 East Lake 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 East Lake High School compares
East Lake 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,980 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,980
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, East Lake High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes East Lake 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 East Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osceola Fundamental High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Lake 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
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,980 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Lake High School
How many students attend East Lake High School?
East Lake High School has 1,980 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Lake High School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Lake High School?
19.4% of students at East Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at East Lake High School is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Lake High School?
East Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 East Lake High School rank among high schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, East Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Tarpon Springs on the city page.
Is East Lake High School a good school?
East Lake High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 East Lake High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and Dixie M. Hollins High School (1,934 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.
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