Enrollment
978
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fernandina Beach, FL
Fernandina Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for Fernandina Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120135002851
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fernandina Beach High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Fernandina Beach · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fernandina Beach High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120135002851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fernandina Beach High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fernandina Beach, Florida, enrolling 978 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 978 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 558 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #532, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach High School compares
Fernandina Beach 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 978 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
978
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$9,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Fernandina Beach High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Fernandina Beach High School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 Fernandina Beach High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Middle-Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fernandina Beach High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~978 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fernandina Beach High School
How many students attend Fernandina Beach High School?
Fernandina Beach High School has 978 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernandina Beach High School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fernandina Beach High School?
28.1% of students at Fernandina Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fernandina Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at Fernandina Beach High School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Fernandina Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fernandina Beach High School?
Fernandina Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Fernandina Beach High School rank among schools in Fernandina Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Fernandina Beach High School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Fernandina Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fernandina Beach on the city page.
Is Fernandina Beach High School a good school?
Fernandina Beach High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Nassau?
Besides Fernandina Beach High School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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