Enrollment
1,722
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Jensen Beach, FL
Jensen Beach High School
Federal NCES profile for Jensen Beach High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120129004042
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jensen Beach High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,722
- students enrolled
Jensen Beach High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jensen Beach High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jensen Beach High School
Jensen Beach High School is a large high school in Jensen Beach, Florida, enrolling 1,722 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 38% 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 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,722 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students) and South Fork High School (1,775 students) alongside Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach High School compares
Jensen Beach 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,722 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,722
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,820
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Jensen Beach High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin, which includes Jensen Beach High School.
$11,820
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 15.1%
Federal 12.8%
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 Jensen Beach High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Fork High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jensen Beach High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,722 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jensen Beach High School
How many students attend Jensen Beach High School?
Jensen Beach High School has 1,722 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jensen Beach, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jensen Beach High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jensen Beach High School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jensen Beach High School?
31.6% of students at Jensen Beach High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jensen Beach High School?
The largest demographic group at Jensen Beach High School is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Jensen Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jensen Beach High School?
Jensen Beach High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
Is Jensen Beach High School a good school?
Jensen Beach High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. 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 Martin?
Besides Jensen Beach High School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), South Fork High School (1,775 students), and Treasure Coast Classical Academy (1,082 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.
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