- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cantonment, FL
J. M. Tate Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for J. M. Tate Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051000812
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. M. Tate Senior High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cantonment · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J. M. Tate Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Tate Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
J. M. Tate Senior High School held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 120051000812 · Cantonment, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,169 enr · 22.8:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Senior High School (1,676 students)
J. M. Tate Senior High School held near 2,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 95.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J. M. Tate Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- Pensacola High
Pensacola High School
1,221 students
What this shows J. M. Tate Senior High School reports 2,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. M. Tate Senior High School compares
J. M. Tate Senior 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,169 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,169
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
29.0%
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
$12,299
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 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, J. M. Tate Senior High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. M. Tate Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pensacola High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. M. Tate Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~2,169 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about J. M. Tate Senior High School
How many students attend J. M. Tate Senior High School?
J. M. Tate Senior High School has 2,169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cantonment, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,110 (2022-23) → 2,156 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. M. Tate Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. M. Tate Senior High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. M. Tate Senior High School?
39.1% of students at J. M. Tate Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. M. Tate Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at J. M. Tate Senior High School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Cantonment, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. M. Tate Senior High School?
J. M. Tate Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 J. M. Tate Senior High School rank among public schools in Cantonment?
By Resource Investment Index, J. M. Tate Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cantonment, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides J. M. Tate Senior High School, Escambia also operates Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), Escambia High School (1,634 students), and Pine Forest High School (1,604 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.