Enrollment
3,157
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lithia, FL
Newsome High School
Federal NCES profile for Newsome High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087004091
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newsome High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Lithia · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newsome High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newsome High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lithia, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
131.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newsome High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newsome High School
Newsome High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lithia, Florida, enrolling 3,157 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 35% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 395 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Newsome 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 Newsome High School compares
Newsome 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,157 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,157
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$9,835
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 6.2%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Newsome High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Newsome High School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Newsome High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lennard High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newsome High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,553
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~3,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newsome High School
How many students attend Newsome High School?
Newsome High School has 3,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lithia, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newsome High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newsome High School is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newsome High School?
14.4% of students at Newsome High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newsome High School?
The largest demographic group at Newsome High School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Lithia, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newsome High School?
Newsome High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Newsome High School rank among public schools in Lithia?
By Resource Investment Index, Newsome High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Lithia, 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 Lithia on the city page.
Is Newsome High School a good school?
Newsome High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Newsome High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Alonso High School (2,863 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.
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