- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Trinity, FL
James W. Mitchell High School
Federal NCES profile for James W. Mitchell 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 120153004423
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James W. Mitchell High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James W. Mitchell High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James W. Mitchell High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trinity, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
James W. Mitchell High School held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.6 → 100.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 120153004423 · Trinity, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,201 enr · 22.2:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
James W. Mitchell High School held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.6 → 100.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James W. Mitchell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- This school
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel High School
1,928 students
What this shows James W. Mitchell High School reports 2,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How James W. Mitchell High School compares
James W. Mitchell 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,201 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,201
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$10,007
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, James W. Mitchell High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James W. Mitchell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wesley Chapel High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James W. Mitchell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,201 students)
Frequently asked questions about James W. Mitchell High School
How many students attend James W. Mitchell High School?
James W. Mitchell High School has 2,201 students enrolled. It is a high school in Trinity, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,155 (2022-23) → 2,192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James W. Mitchell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James W. Mitchell High School is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James W. Mitchell High School?
26.8% of students at James W. Mitchell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James W. Mitchell High School?
The largest demographic group at James W. Mitchell High School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Trinity, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James W. Mitchell High School?
James W. Mitchell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 W. Mitchell High School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, James W. Mitchell High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Trinity, 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 Pasco?
Besides James W. Mitchell High School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.