- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Largo, FL
Largo High School
Federal NCES profile for Largo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001635
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Largo High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Largo · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Largo High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Largo High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Largo, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Largo High School held near 2,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+54 students YoY 120156001635 · Largo, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,058 enr · 22.6:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Largo High School held near 2,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+54 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 98.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Largo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- This school
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- Osceola Fundam
Osceola Fundamental High
1,706 students
What this shows Largo High School reports 2,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Largo High School compares
Largo 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,058 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,058
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$12,514
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
African American 17.2%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Largo High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Largo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Fundamental High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Largo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Largo High School
How many students attend Largo High School?
Largo High School has 2,058 students enrolled. It is a high school in Largo, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,055 (2022-23) → 2,109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Largo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Largo High School is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Largo High School?
46.2% of students at Largo High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Largo High School?
The largest demographic group at Largo High School is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Largo, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Largo High School?
Largo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Largo High School rank among high schools in Largo?
By Resource Investment Index, Largo High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Largo, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Largo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Largo High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), East Lake High School (1,980 students), and Dixie M. Hollins High School (1,934 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.