Enrollment
2,266
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123008711
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parrish Community High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parrish Community High School
Parrish Community High School is a large high school in Parrish, Florida, enrolling 2,266 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Florida schools and 48% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,266 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 172 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 453 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 545 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,266 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Palmetto High School (2,185 students) alongside Parrish Community 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 Parrish Community High School compares
Parrish Community 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Parrish Community High School.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~2,266 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Parrish on the city page.
Is Parrish Community High School a good school?
Parrish Community High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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