- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coral Springs, FL
J. P. Taravella High School
Federal NCES profile for J. P. Taravella High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018002117
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. P. Taravella High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Coral Springs · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. P. Taravella High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. P. Taravella High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Coral Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
J. P. Taravella High School held near 2,516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 100.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 120018002117 · Coral Springs, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,436 enr · 22.6:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
J. P. Taravella High School held near 2,516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 108.2 → 100.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
J. P. Taravella High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school
J. P. Taravella High School
2,436 students
What this shows J. P. Taravella High School reports 2,436 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. P. Taravella High School compares
J. P. Taravella 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,436 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,436
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,121
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
White 17.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, J. P. Taravella High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. P. Taravella High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. P. Taravella High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about J. P. Taravella High School
How many students attend J. P. Taravella High School?
J. P. Taravella High School has 2,436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coral Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,586 (2022-23) → 2,516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. P. Taravella High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. P. Taravella High School is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. P. Taravella High School?
48.8% of students at J. P. Taravella High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. P. Taravella High School?
The largest demographic group at J. P. Taravella High School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Coral Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. P. Taravella High School?
J. P. Taravella High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. P. Taravella High School rank among high schools in Coral Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, J. P. Taravella High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides J. P. Taravella High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.