- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Augustine, FL
Pedro Menendez High School
Federal NCES profile for Pedro Menendez High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174004444
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pedro Menendez High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pedro Menendez High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pedro Menendez High School ranks #8 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174004444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Pedro Menendez High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120174004444 · St Augustine, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,403 enr · 18.5:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
Pedro Menendez High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.4 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pedro Menendez High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
Pedro Menendez High School
1,403 students
What this shows Pedro Menendez High School reports 1,403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pedro Menendez High School compares
Pedro Menendez 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,403 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,403
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$9,989
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Pedro Menendez High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pedro Menendez High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pedro Menendez High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pedro Menendez High School
How many students attend Pedro Menendez High School?
Pedro Menendez High School has 1,403 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,519 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pedro Menendez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pedro Menendez High School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pedro Menendez High School?
34.0% of students at Pedro Menendez High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pedro Menendez High School?
The largest demographic group at Pedro Menendez High School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pedro Menendez High School?
Pedro Menendez High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Pedro Menendez High School rank among high schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, Pedro Menendez High School ranks #8 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Pedro Menendez High School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.