- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Petersburg, FL
Gibbs High School
Federal NCES profile for Gibbs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001624
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gibbs High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gibbs High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Gibbs High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 120156001624 · St Petersburg, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,125 enr · 15.8:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Gibbs High School held near 1,131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 71.0 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gibbs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Gibbs High School
1,125 students
What this shows Gibbs High School reports 1,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gibbs High School compares
Gibbs 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,125
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$12,514
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 154 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Gibbs High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gibbs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gibbs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- 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 (~1,125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gibbs High School
How many students attend Gibbs High School?
Gibbs High School has 1,125 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gibbs High School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Gibbs High School?
59.7% of students at Gibbs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gibbs High School?
The largest demographic group at Gibbs High School is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gibbs High School?
Gibbs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Gibbs High School rank among high schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gibbs High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, 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 Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Gibbs High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.