Enrollment
1,125
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001624
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gibbs High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gibbs High School
Gibbs High School is a higher-need, large high school in St Petersburg, Florida, enrolling 1,125 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,125 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 688 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 378 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,125 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 41 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside Gibbs 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 Gibbs High School compares
Gibbs 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Gibbs High School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~1,125 students)
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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.
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gibbs High School a good school?
Gibbs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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