- Enrollment
- 3,262
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pahokee, FL
Pahokee Middle-Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Pahokee Middle-Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120150002624
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pahokee Middle-Senior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pahokee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahokee Middle-Senior High has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahokee Middle-Senior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pahokee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Pahokee Middle-Senior High grew from 853 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 120150002624 · Pahokee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 16.1:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students)
Pahokee Middle-Senior High grew from 853 students in 2022-23 to 916 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pahokee Middle-Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John I. Leonar
John I. Leonard High School
3,262 students
- Jupiter High S
Jupiter High School
3,122 students
- Park Vista Com
Park Vista Community High School
2,881 students
- Boca Raton Com
Boca Raton Community High School
2,819 students
- Palm Beach Lak
Palm Beach Lakes High School
2,809 students
- This school 868
Pahokee Middle-Senior High
868 students
What this shows Pahokee Middle-Senior High reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahokee Middle-Senior High compares
Pahokee Middle-Senior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,024
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Pahokee Middle-Senior High is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palm Beach reports $14,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pahokee Middle-Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John I. Leonard High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jupiter High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Vista Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boca Raton Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palm Beach Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahokee Middle-Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,122
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,881
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,819
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pahokee Middle-Senior High
How many students attend Pahokee Middle-Senior High?
Pahokee Middle-Senior High has 868 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pahokee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 916 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahokee Middle-Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahokee Middle-Senior High is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahokee Middle-Senior High?
87.0% of students at Pahokee Middle-Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahokee Middle-Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Pahokee Middle-Senior High is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Pahokee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahokee Middle-Senior High?
Pahokee Middle-Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pahokee Middle-Senior High rank among schools in Pahokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahokee Middle-Senior High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pahokee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palm Beach?
Besides Pahokee Middle-Senior High, Palm Beach also operates John I. Leonard High School (3,262 students), Jupiter High School (3,122 students), and Park Vista Community High School (2,881 students). See the Palm Beach district page for the complete list.