Enrollment
2,058
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001635
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Largo High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Largo High School
Largo High School is a large high school in Largo, Florida, enrolling 2,058 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 27% 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 46.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,058 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and East Lake High School (1,980 students) alongside Largo 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 Largo High School compares
Largo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,582
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Largo High School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~2,058 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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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.
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 36/100 (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).
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.
Is Largo High School a good school?
Largo High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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