- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton, FL
Milton High School
Federal NCES profile for Milton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120165001826
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milton High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Milton High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milton High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Milton High School held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 120165001826 · Milton, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,985 enr · 22.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Milton High School held near 2,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.5 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Milton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- This school
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- Gulf Breeze Mi 916
Gulf Breeze Middle School
916 students
What this shows Milton High School reports 1,985 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milton High School compares
Milton 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,985 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,985
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$10,065
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
248
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Milton High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,985 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Milton High School
How many students attend Milton High School?
Milton High School has 1,985 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,085 (2022-23) → 2,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milton High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% 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 Milton High School?
45.0% of students at Milton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milton High School?
The largest demographic group at Milton High School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milton High School?
Milton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Milton High School rank among public schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Milton High School ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Milton High School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Gulf Breeze High School (1,946 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.