Enrollment
1,853
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081000896
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 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 46/100 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
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frank W. Springstead High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frank W. Springstead High School
Frank W. Springstead High School is a large high school in Brooksville, Florida, enrolling 1,853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,853 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #147.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 507 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,853 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hernando also operates Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students) alongside Frank W. Springstead 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 Frank W. Springstead High School compares
Frank W. Springstead 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,962
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hernando, which includes Frank W. Springstead High School.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 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
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~1,853 students)
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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.
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 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Frank W. Springstead High School a good school?
Frank W. Springstead High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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