- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156003014
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Palm Harbor University High held near 2,502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 120156003014 · Palm Harbor, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,413 enr · 22.6:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Largo High School (2,058 students)
Palm Harbor University High held near 2,502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 107.0 → 112.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Harbor University High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Osceola Fundam
Osceola Fundamental High
1,706 students
What this shows Palm Harbor University High reports 2,413 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Harbor University High compares
Palm Harbor University High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~2,413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,474 (2022-23) → 2,502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.