Enrollment
3,602
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverview, FL
Jule F Sumner High School
Federal NCES profile for Jule F Sumner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008579
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jule F Sumner High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jule F Sumner High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jule F Sumner High School ranks #9 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
152.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jule F Sumner High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jule F Sumner High School
Jule F Sumner High School is a large combined-grade school in Riverview, Florida, enrolling 3,602 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 33% 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 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,602 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 97 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 400 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 792 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,602 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Newsome High School (3,157 students) alongside Jule F Sumner 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 Jule F Sumner High School compares
Jule F Sumner 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,602 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,602
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,835
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
448
in-school suspensions + 344 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
African American 33.3%
White 17.2%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Jule F Sumner High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Jule F Sumner High School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Jule F Sumner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lennard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jule F Sumner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,553
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other 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 (~3,602 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jule F Sumner High School
How many students attend Jule F Sumner High School?
Jule F Sumner High School has 3,602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverview, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jule F Sumner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jule F Sumner High School is 23.7:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jule F Sumner High School?
39.5% of students at Jule F Sumner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jule F Sumner High School?
The largest demographic group at Jule F Sumner High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jule F Sumner High School?
Jule F Sumner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jule F Sumner High School rank among schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Jule F Sumner High School ranks #9 of 14 schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverview on the city page.
Is Jule F Sumner High School a good school?
Jule F Sumner High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Jule F Sumner High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Newsome High School (3,157 students), and Alonso High School (2,863 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.
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