Enrollment
2,201
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120153004423
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James W. Mitchell High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at James W. Mitchell High School
James W. Mitchell High School is a large high school in Trinity, Florida, enrolling 2,201 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 25% 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 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,201 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 170 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students) and Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students) alongside James W. Mitchell 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 James W. Mitchell High School compares
James W. Mitchell 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,640
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasco, which includes James W. Mitchell High School.
$9,640
Per student
-14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 45.9%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~2,201 students)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Trinity on the city page.
Is James W. Mitchell High School a good school?
James W. Mitchell High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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