- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087004091
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+137 students YoY
Newsome High School held near 3,340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+137 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 131.5 → 131.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+137 students YoY 120087004091 · Lithia, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,157 enr · 24.1:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Newsome High School held near 3,340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+137 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 131.5 → 131.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Newsome High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- This school
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- Lennard High S
Lennard High School
2,553 students
What this shows Newsome High School reports 3,157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newsome High School compares
Newsome 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,589
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
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.
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
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~3,157 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,203 (2022-23) → 3,340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+137).
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 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 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.
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.