- Enrollment
- 2,637
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120168003800
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Port High School held near 2,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.6 → 129.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120168003800 · North Port, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,557 enr · 20.8:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverview High School (2,637 students)
North Port High School held near 2,577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.6 → 129.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Port High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverview High
Riverview High School
2,637 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High School
2,579 students
- This school
North Port High School
2,557 students
- Sarasota High
Sarasota High School
2,359 students
- Pine View Scho
Pine View School
1,752 students
- Booker High Sc
Booker High School
1,479 students
What this shows North Port High School reports 2,557 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Port High School compares
North Port 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,033
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Sarasota reports $14,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,579
- 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
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 (~2,557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,562 (2022-23) → 2,577 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.