- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Augustine, FL
First Coast Technical College
Federal NCES profile for First Coast Technical College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174001919
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Coast Technical College earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
First Coast Technical College has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Coast Technical College ranks #1 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174001919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
First Coast Technical College grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+131.8%).
Teacher FTE added 5.4 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 120174001919 · St Augustine, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 10.6:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
First Coast Technical College grew from 22 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (+131.8%). Teacher FTE added 5.4 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
First Coast Technical College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 53
First Coast Technical College
53 students
What this shows First Coast Technical College reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Coast Technical College compares
First Coast Technical College 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,989
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.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
African American 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, First Coast Technical College is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How First Coast Technical College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Coast Technical College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~53 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about First Coast Technical College
How many students attend First Coast Technical College?
First Coast Technical College has 53 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Coast Technical College?
The student-teacher ratio at First Coast Technical College is 10.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Coast Technical College?
86.4% of students at First Coast Technical College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Coast Technical College?
The largest demographic group at First Coast Technical College is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in St Augustine, 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 First Coast Technical College?
First Coast Technical College has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does First Coast Technical College rank among high schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, First Coast Technical College ranks #1 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides First Coast Technical College, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.