Enrollment
2,036
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Niceville, FL
Niceville Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Niceville Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138001333
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niceville Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Niceville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Niceville Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niceville Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niceville, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niceville Senior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niceville Senior High School
Niceville Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Niceville, Florida, enrolling 2,036 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,036 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% 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 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students) and Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students) alongside Niceville Senior 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 Niceville Senior High School compares
Niceville Senior 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 69% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,036 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,036
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$10,590
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 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 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Niceville Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Okaloosa, which includes Niceville Senior High School.
$10,590
Per student
-5%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 19.6%
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 Niceville Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choctawhatchee Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Walton Beach High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davidson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niceville Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,550
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~2,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Niceville Senior High School
How many students attend Niceville Senior High School?
Niceville Senior High School has 2,036 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niceville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niceville Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niceville Senior High School is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niceville Senior High School?
16.3% of students at Niceville Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niceville Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Niceville Senior High School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Niceville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niceville Senior High School?
Niceville Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Niceville Senior High School rank among public schools in Niceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Niceville Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niceville, 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 Niceville on the city page.
Is Niceville Senior High School a good school?
Niceville Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Okaloosa?
Besides Niceville Senior High School, Okaloosa also operates Crestview High School (2,376 students), Choctawhatchee Senior High School (1,720 students), and Fort Walton Beach High School (1,550 students). See the Okaloosa district page for the complete list.
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