- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Augustine, FL
Life Work/Project Search
Federal NCES profile for Life Work/Project Search, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174008953
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Life Work/Project Search earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 104
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Life Work/Project Search ranks #3 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Life Work/Project Search grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+53.3%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120174008953 · St Augustine, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 13.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Life Work/Project Search grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (+53.3%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Life Work/Project Search in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school 104
Life Work/Project Search
104 students
What this shows Life Work/Project Search reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Life Work/Project Search compares
Life Work/Project Search is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 74% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,989
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Life Work/Project Search is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Life Work/Project Search Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Life Work/Project Search's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Life Work/Project Search
How many students attend Life Work/Project Search?
Life Work/Project Search has 104 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), up 32.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Life Work/Project Search?
13.3% of students at Life Work/Project Search are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Life Work/Project Search?
The largest demographic group at Life Work/Project Search is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Life Work/Project Search?
Life Work/Project Search has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Life Work/Project Search rank among high schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Life Work/Project Search ranks #3 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Life Work/Project Search, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.