Enrollment
1,990
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Immokalee, FL
Immokalee High School
Federal NCES profile for Immokalee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033000355
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Immokalee High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Immokalee High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Immokalee High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Immokalee High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Immokalee High School
Immokalee High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Immokalee, Florida, enrolling 1,990 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 40% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 55% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,990 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 405 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,990 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students) and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students) alongside Immokalee 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 Immokalee High School compares
Immokalee 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 55% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,990 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,990
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$12,737
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
278
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 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
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 15.8%
White 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Immokalee High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Immokalee High School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Immokalee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Classical Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Immokalee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,990 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Immokalee High School
How many students attend Immokalee High School?
Immokalee High School has 1,990 students enrolled. It is a high school in Immokalee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Immokalee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Immokalee High School is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Immokalee High School?
80.5% of students at Immokalee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Immokalee High School?
The largest demographic group at Immokalee High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Immokalee High School?
Immokalee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Immokalee High School rank among public schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, Immokalee High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Immokalee on the city page.
Is Immokalee High School a good school?
Immokalee High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Collier?
Besides Immokalee High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Golden Gate High School (1,867 students), and Gulf Coast High School (1,714 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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