- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parrish, FL
Parrish Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Parrish Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123008711
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parrish Community High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Parrish · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parrish Community High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Parrish Community High School grew from 2,017 students in 2022-23 to 2,133 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 120123008711 · Parrish, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,266 enr · 26.3:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Parrish Community High School grew from 2,017 students in 2022-23 to 2,133 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 88.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Parrish Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- This school
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
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 Parrish Community High School reports 2,266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parrish Community High School compares
Parrish Community High School is a growing 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 47% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,266 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,266
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
393
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Parrish Community High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Parrish Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Braden River High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parrish Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~2,266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parrish Community High School
How many students attend Parrish Community High School?
Parrish Community High School has 2,266 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parrish, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,017 (2022-23) → 2,133 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parrish Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parrish Community High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parrish Community High School?
27.7% of students at Parrish Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parrish Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Parrish Community High School is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Parrish, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parrish Community High School?
Parrish Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Parrish Community High School rank among public schools in Parrish?
By Resource Investment Index, Parrish Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Parrish, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Parrish Community High School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Palmetto High School (2,185 students), and Manatee School for the Arts (2,051 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.