- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tallahassee, FL
James Rickards High School
Federal NCES profile for James Rickards High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120111001166
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Rickards High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Rickards High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Rickards High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
James Rickards High School held near 1,575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 66.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120111001166 · Tallahassee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,718 enr · 26.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
James Rickards High School held near 1,575 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.6 → 66.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James Rickards High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- This school
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- William J Mont
William J Montford Iii Middle School
1,016 students
What this shows James Rickards High School reports 1,718 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Rickards High School compares
James Rickards 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,718 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,718
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$10,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 262 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White 7.7%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, James Rickards High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Rickards High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J Montford Iii Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Rickards High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Rickards High School
How many students attend James Rickards High School?
James Rickards High School has 1,718 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,581 (2022-23) → 1,575 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Rickards High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Rickards High School is 26.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Rickards High School?
57.4% of students at James Rickards High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Rickards High School?
The largest demographic group at James Rickards High School is African American at 71.0% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Rickards High School?
James Rickards High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 James Rickards High School rank among high schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, James Rickards High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Tallahassee, 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 Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides James Rickards High School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.