Enrollment
1,985
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120165001826
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 30/100 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
- 30
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milton High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milton High School
Milton High School is a large high school in Milton, Florida, enrolling 1,985 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,985 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 268 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 473 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,985 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students) and Pace High School (2,316 students) alongside Milton 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 Milton High School compares
Milton 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,674
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santa Rosa, which includes Milton High School.
$9,674
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
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 (~1,985 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Milton High School a good school?
Milton High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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