Enrollment
1,293
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Brooksville, FL
Nature Coast Technical High
Federal NCES profile for Nature Coast Technical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081004083
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nature Coast Technical High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nature Coast Technical High has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Coast Technical High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nature Coast Technical High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nature Coast Technical High
Nature Coast Technical High is a large high school in Brooksville, Florida, enrolling 1,293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,293 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 490 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #326.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students) and Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students) alongside Nature Coast Technical High.
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 Nature Coast Technical High compares
Nature Coast Technical High on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,293 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,293
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$9,962
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Nature Coast Technical High is more 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 Hernando, which includes Nature Coast Technical High.
$9,962
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 44.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 Nature Coast Technical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nature Coast Technical High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,293 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nature Coast Technical High
How many students attend Nature Coast Technical High?
Nature Coast Technical High has 1,293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Brooksville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nature Coast Technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nature Coast Technical High is 20.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nature Coast Technical High?
34.8% of students at Nature Coast Technical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nature Coast Technical High?
The largest demographic group at Nature Coast Technical High is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Brooksville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nature Coast Technical High?
Nature Coast Technical High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Nature Coast Technical High rank among high schools in Brooksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Nature Coast Technical High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Brooksville, 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 Brooksville on the city page.
Is Nature Coast Technical High a good school?
Nature Coast Technical High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. 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 Hernando?
Besides Nature Coast Technical High, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.
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