- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Havana, FL
Gadsden County High School
Federal NCES profile for Gadsden County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120060000849
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gadsden County High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,086
- students enrolled
Gadsden County High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Gadsden County High School grew from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 1,059 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 120060000849 · Havana, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,086 enr · 23.1:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students)
Gadsden County High School grew from 1,006 students in 2022-23 to 1,059 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gadsden County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gadsden County High School
1,086 students
- George W. Munr
George W. Munroe Elementary School
575 students
- Havana Magnet
Havana Magnet School
558 students
- Crossroad Acad
Crossroad Academy
555 students
- Stewart Street
Stewart Street Elementary School
453 students
- James a. Shank 434
James a. Shanks Middle School
434 students
What this shows Gadsden County High School reports 1,086 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gadsden County High School compares
Gadsden County 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Gadsden County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden reports $13,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gadsden County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Havana Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroad Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a. Shanks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gadsden County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,086 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gadsden County High School
How many students attend Gadsden County High School?
Gadsden County High School has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a high school in Havana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,006 (2022-23) → 1,059 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gadsden County High School is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gadsden County High School?
86.6% of students at Gadsden County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gadsden County High School?
The largest demographic group at Gadsden County High School is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Havana, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gadsden County High School?
Gadsden County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Gadsden?
Besides Gadsden County High School, Gadsden also operates George W. Munroe Elementary School (575 students), Havana Magnet School (558 students), and Crossroad Academy (555 students). See the Gadsden district page for the complete list.