- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Petersburg, FL
Northeast High School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001647
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Northeast High School held near 1,762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120156001647 · St Petersburg, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,684 enr · 20.8:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Northeast High School held near 1,762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Northeast High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Northeast High School
1,684 students
What this shows Northeast High School reports 1,684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeast High School compares
Northeast 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 | 44.4% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,684 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,684
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
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
34.6%
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
$12,514
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Northeast High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeast High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,684 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeast High School
How many students attend Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has 1,684 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,736 (2022-23) → 1,762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast 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 Northeast High School?
44.4% 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 White at 49.1% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast High School?
Northeast High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Northeast High School rank among high schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast High School ranks #5 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Northeast High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.