- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooksville, FL
Frank W. Springstead High School
Federal NCES profile for Frank W. Springstead High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081000896
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank W. Springstead High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank W. Springstead High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank W. Springstead High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Frank W. Springstead High School held near 1,893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120081000896 · Brooksville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,853 enr · 20.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students)
Frank W. Springstead High School held near 1,893 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 89.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Frank W. Springstead High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- Weeki Wachee H
Weeki Wachee High School
1,437 students
What this shows Frank W. Springstead High School reports 1,853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank W. Springstead High School compares
Frank W. Springstead High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,853 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,853
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,856
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
298
in-school suspensions + 209 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Frank W. Springstead High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank W. Springstead High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winding Waters K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeki Wachee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank W. Springstead High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank W. Springstead High School
How many students attend Frank W. Springstead High School?
Frank W. Springstead High School has 1,853 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooksville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,896 (2022-23) → 1,893 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Springstead High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank W. Springstead High School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank W. Springstead High School?
45.1% of students at Frank W. Springstead High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank W. Springstead High School?
The largest demographic group at Frank W. Springstead High School is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank W. Springstead High School?
Frank W. Springstead High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Frank W. Springstead High School rank among high schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank W. Springstead High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, 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 Brooksville on the city page.
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Frank W. Springstead High School, Hernando also operates Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), Explorer K-8 (1,544 students), and Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math (1,456 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.