Enrollment
2,557
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Port, FL
North Port High School
Federal NCES profile for North Port High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168003800
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Port High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in North Port · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Port High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Port High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Port, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
123.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Port High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Port High School
North Port High School is a large high school in North Port, Florida, enrolling 2,557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,557 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students) and Venice Senior High School (2,579 students) alongside North Port 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 North Port High School compares
North Port 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,557 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,557
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,753
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, North Port High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sarasota, which includes North Port High School.
$12,753
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.1%
State 11.5%
Federal 11.3%
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 North Port High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sarasota High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine View School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Port High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,479
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~2,557 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Port High School
How many students attend North Port High School?
North Port High School has 2,557 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Port, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Port High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Port High School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Port High School?
44.2% of students at North Port High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Port High School?
The largest demographic group at North Port High School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in North Port, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Port High School?
North Port High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 North Port High School rank among public schools in North Port?
By Resource Investment Index, North Port High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Port, 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 North Port on the city page.
Is North Port High School a good school?
North Port High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Sarasota?
Besides North Port High School, Sarasota also operates Riverview High School (2,637 students), Venice Senior High School (2,579 students), and Sarasota High School (2,359 students). See the Sarasota district page for the complete list.
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