Enrollment
2,054
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Palmetto Ridge High School
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Ridge High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003960
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Ridge High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Ridge High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmetto Ridge High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmetto Ridge High School
Palmetto Ridge High School is a large high school in Naples, Florida, enrolling 2,054 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,054 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 479 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,054 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 29 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Collier also operates Immokalee High School (1,990 students) and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students) alongside Palmetto Ridge High School.
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 Palmetto Ridge High School compares
Palmetto Ridge High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,054 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,054
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$12,737
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
293
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 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
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
White 25.1%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Palmetto Ridge High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Collier, which includes Palmetto Ridge High School.
$12,737
Per student
+14%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.2%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Palmetto Ridge High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immokalee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason Classical Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Ridge High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~2,054 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Ridge High School
How many students attend Palmetto Ridge High School?
Palmetto Ridge High School has 2,054 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Ridge High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Ridge High School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Ridge High School?
38.4% of students at Palmetto Ridge High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Ridge High School?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Ridge High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Ridge High School?
Palmetto Ridge High School 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 Palmetto Ridge High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Ridge High School ranks #6 of 8 high schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
Is Palmetto Ridge High School a good school?
Palmetto Ridge High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Collier?
Besides Palmetto Ridge High School, Collier also operates Immokalee High School (1,990 students), Golden Gate High School (1,867 students), and Gulf Coast High School (1,714 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.
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