- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081004083
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Brooksville · Resource Index
- 33
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Nature Coast Technical High held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120081004083 · Brooksville, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,293 enr · 20.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Nature Coast Technical High held near 1,346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Nature Coast Technical High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Nature Coast Technical High
1,293 students
What this shows Nature Coast Technical High reports 1,293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nature Coast Technical High compares
Nature Coast Technical High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,856
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
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.
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
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,613
- 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
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 (~1,293 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,298 (2022-23) → 1,346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.