- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pensacola, FL
Pine Forest High School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Forest 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 120051000837
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Forest High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Forest High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Forest High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-133 students YoY
Pine Forest High School shrank from 1,870 students in 2022-23 to 1,737 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 80.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-133 students YoY 120051000837 · Pensacola, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,604 enr · 20.1:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
Pine Forest High School shrank from 1,870 students in 2022-23 to 1,737 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 80.0 → 80.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pine Forest 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
- This school
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- West Florida H
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- Pensacola High
Pensacola High School
1,221 students
What this shows Pine Forest High School reports 1,604 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Forest High School compares
Pine Forest 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,604 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,604
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.2%
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
546
in-school suspensions + 353 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.7%
White 25.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Pine Forest High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Pine Forest 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Florida High School/Technical | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pensacola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Forest 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
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,604 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Forest High School
How many students attend Pine Forest High School?
Pine Forest High School has 1,604 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,870 (2022-23) → 1,737 (2023-24), down 133.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Forest High School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pine Forest High School?
58.7% of students at Pine Forest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Forest High School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Forest High School is African American at 50.7% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Forest High School?
Pine Forest 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 Pine Forest High School rank among high schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Forest High School ranks #3 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 Pine Forest 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.