Enrollment
2,413
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Palm Harbor, FL
Palm Harbor University High
Federal NCES profile for Palm Harbor University High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156003014
👥 S:T ratio 10
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Harbor University High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Palm Harbor · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Harbor University High has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Harbor University High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Harbor University High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palm Harbor University High
Palm Harbor University High is a large high school in Palm Harbor, Florida, enrolling 2,413 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Florida schools and 27% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.1% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,413 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 116 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pinellas also operates Largo High School (2,058 students) and East Lake High School (1,980 students) alongside Palm Harbor University High.
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 Palm Harbor University High compares
Palm Harbor University High on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,413 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,413
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,582
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Palm Harbor University High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes Palm Harbor University High.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 Palm Harbor University High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largo High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osceola Fundamental High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Harbor University High'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
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Harbor University High
How many students attend Palm Harbor University High?
Palm Harbor University High has 2,413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palm Harbor, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor University High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Harbor University High is 22.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Harbor University High?
22.1% of students at Palm Harbor University High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Harbor University High?
The largest demographic group at Palm Harbor University High is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Palm Harbor, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Harbor University High?
Palm Harbor University High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Palm Harbor University High rank among public schools in Palm Harbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Harbor University High ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor on the city page.
Is Palm Harbor University High a good school?
Palm Harbor University High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Pinellas?
Besides Palm Harbor University High, Pinellas also operates Largo High School (2,058 students), East Lake High School (1,980 students), and Dixie M. Hollins High School (1,934 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.
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