Enrollment
1,717
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland Park, FL
Northeast High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast 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 120018000231
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Oakland Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast High School
Northeast High School is a higher-need, large high school in Oakland Park, Florida, enrolling 1,717 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 46% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,717 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 233 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 62/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Northeast 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 Northeast High School compares
Northeast 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,717 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,717
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$11,419
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
African American 33.2%
White 13.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Northeast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Northeast High School.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
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 Northeast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,717 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast High School
How many students attend Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has 1,717 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland Park, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast High School is 26:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast High School?
66.3% of students at Northeast High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast High School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Oakland Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Northeast High School rank among public schools in Oakland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Oakland Park, 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 Oakland Park on the city page.
Is Northeast High School a good school?
Northeast High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. 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 Broward?
Besides Northeast High School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.
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