Enrollment
1,995
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Leto High School
Federal NCES profile for Leto High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087000972
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leto High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Leto High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leto High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leto High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leto High School
Leto High School is a higher-need, large high school in Tampa, Florida, enrolling 1,995 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Florida schools and 25% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 207 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
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: 458 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,995 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Leto 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 Leto High School compares
Leto 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,995 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,995
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
268
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 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 81.3%
White 8.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Leto High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Leto 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 Leto High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leto 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
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~1,995 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leto High School
How many students attend Leto High School?
Leto High School has 1,995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leto High School is 22.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leto High School?
60.8% of students at Leto High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leto High School?
The largest demographic group at Leto High School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leto High School?
Leto High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leto High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Leto High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
Is Leto High School a good school?
Leto High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Leto High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.
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