Enrollment
1,422
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Labelle, FL
Labelle High School
Federal NCES profile for Labelle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120078000888
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Labelle High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Labelle · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Labelle High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Labelle, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+63% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Labelle High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Labelle High School
Labelle High School is a higher-need, large high school in Labelle, Florida, enrolling 1,422 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 63% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.2% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,422 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 468 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #449, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 474 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hendry spends $8,011 per pupil, 28% below the Florida average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 429 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,422 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 47 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students) and Clewiston High School (966 students) alongside Labelle 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 Labelle High School compares
Labelle 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 63% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,422 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,422
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$8,011
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
307
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 47 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 72.1%
White 20.9%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Labelle High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hendry, which includes Labelle High School.
$8,011
Per student
-28%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 19.3%
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 Labelle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Clewiston High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clewiston Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Labelle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,422 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Labelle High School
How many students attend Labelle High School?
Labelle High School has 1,422 students enrolled. It is a high school in Labelle, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Labelle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Labelle High School is 29:1, which is 63% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Labelle High School?
57.2% of students at Labelle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Labelle High School?
The largest demographic group at Labelle High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Labelle, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Labelle High School?
Labelle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Labelle High School rank among public schools in Labelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Labelle High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Labelle, 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 Labelle on the city page.
Is Labelle High School a good school?
Labelle High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Hendry?
Besides Labelle High School, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Clewiston High School (966 students), and Country Oaks Elementary School (935 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.
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