- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jacksonville, FL
Edward H. White High School
Federal NCES profile for Edward H. White High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120048000767
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward H. White High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools.
- #18 of 23
- high schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward H. White High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward H. White High School ranks #18 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+128 students YoY
Edward H. White High School grew from 1,538 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+128 students YoY 120048000767 · Jacksonville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,663 enr · 22.5:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Edward H. White High School grew from 1,538 students in 2022-23 to 1,666 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Edward H. White High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school
Edward H. White High School
1,663 students
What this shows Edward H. White High School reports 1,663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward H. White High School compares
Edward H. White 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,663 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,663
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$11,670
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 279 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
White 10.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Edward H. White High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward H. White High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward H. White High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward H. White High School
How many students attend Edward H. White High School?
Edward H. White High School has 1,663 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jacksonville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,538 (2022-23) → 1,666 (2023-24), up 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward H. White High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward H. White High School is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward H. White High School?
64.0% of students at Edward H. White High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward H. White High School?
The largest demographic group at Edward H. White High School is African American at 70.8% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward H. White High School?
Edward H. White High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Edward H. White High School rank among high schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward H. White High School ranks #18 of 23 high schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Edward H. White High School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.