- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jay, FL
Jay High School
Federal NCES profile for Jay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120165001823
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jay · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jay High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jay, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jay High School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 120165001823 · Jay, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 19.2:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Jay High School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jay High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 498
Jay High School
498 students
What this shows Jay High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jay High School compares
Jay 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$10,065
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Jay High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jay High School
How many students attend Jay High School?
Jay High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay High School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jay High School?
39.8% of students at Jay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jay High School?
The largest demographic group at Jay High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Jay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay High School?
Jay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Jay High School rank among schools in Jay?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jay, 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 Santa Rosa?
Besides Jay High School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.