- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pensacola, FL
Pensacola High School
Federal NCES profile for Pensacola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051000805
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pensacola High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pensacola High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pensacola High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Pensacola High School held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120051000805 · Pensacola, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,221 enr · 17.7:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Pensacola High School held near 1,205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pensacola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- This school
Pensacola High School
1,221 students
What this shows Pensacola High School reports 1,221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pensacola High School compares
Pensacola 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,221 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,221
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Florida - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$12,299
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Pensacola High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pensacola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pensacola High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pensacola High School
How many students attend Pensacola High School?
Pensacola High School has 1,221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,229 (2022-23) → 1,205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pensacola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pensacola High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pensacola High School?
52.5% of students at Pensacola High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pensacola High School?
The largest demographic group at Pensacola High School is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pensacola High School?
Pensacola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Pensacola High School rank among high schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Pensacola High School ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides Pensacola High School, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.