- Enrollment
- 2,376
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120138001333
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Niceville Senior High School held near 1,998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 85.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120138001333 · Niceville, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,036 enr · 23.4:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Crestview High School (2,376 students)
Niceville Senior High School held near 1,998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.6 → 85.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Niceville Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crestview High
Crestview High School
2,376 students
- This school
Niceville Senior High School
2,036 students
- Choctawhatchee
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
1,720 students
- Fort Walton Be
Fort Walton Beach High School
1,550 students
- Baker School
Baker School
1,434 students
- Davidson Middl
Davidson Middle School
1,111 students
What this shows Niceville Senior High School reports 2,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niceville Senior High School compares
Niceville Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,809
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
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.
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
District finance for Okaloosa reports $10,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,039 (2022-23) → 1,998 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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 28/100 (lower 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 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.
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.