- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmetto, FL
Palmetto High School
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123001232
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto High School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Palmetto High School held near 2,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 92.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+94 students YoY 120123001232 · Palmetto, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,185 enr · 23.8:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Palmetto High School held near 2,194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+94 headcount). Teacher FTE held 92.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palmetto High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- This school
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- Braden River H
Braden River High School
1,705 students
What this shows Palmetto High School reports 2,185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto High School compares
Palmetto 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,185 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,185
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
516
in-school suspensions + 321 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 36.4%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Palmetto High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braden River High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~2,185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto High School
How many students attend Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has 2,185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,100 (2022-23) → 2,194 (2023-24), nearly flat (+94).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto High School?
54.0% of students at Palmetto High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto High School?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto High School?
Palmetto High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Palmetto High School rank among public schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto High School ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Palmetto High School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Manatee School for the Arts (2,051 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.