Enrollment
2,169
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051000812
👥 S:T ratio 9
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. M. Tate Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. M. Tate Senior High School
J. M. Tate Senior High School is a large high school in Cantonment, Florida, enrolling 2,169 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.8:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 28% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,169 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Escambia also operates Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) and Escambia High School (1,634 students) alongside J. M. Tate Senior 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 J. M. Tate Senior High School compares
J. M. Tate Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes J. M. Tate Senior High School.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~2,169 students)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical 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 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. See all public schools in Cantonment on the city page.
Is J. M. Tate Senior High School a good school?
J. M. Tate Senior High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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