- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033003960
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-312 students YoY
Palmetto Ridge High School shrank from 2,347 students in 2022-23 to 2,035 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 81.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-312 students YoY 120033003960 · Naples, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,054 enr · 21:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Immokalee High School (1,990 students)
Palmetto Ridge High School shrank from 2,347 students in 2022-23 to 2,035 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 98.0 → 81.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Ridge High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- Mason Classica
Mason Classical Academy
1,509 students
What this shows Palmetto Ridge High School reports 2,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Ridge High School compares
Palmetto Ridge High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,103
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
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.
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
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,867
- 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
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 (~2,054 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,347 (2022-23) → 2,035 (2023-24), down 312.
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.