- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plant City, FL
Plant City High School
Federal NCES profile for Plant City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087001000
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plant City High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #17 of 19
- public schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Florida
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Plant City High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plant City High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087001000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Plant City High School held near 2,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+106 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 112.0 → 116.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+106 students YoY 120087001000 · Plant City, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,572 enr · 23:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Plant City High School held near 2,580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+106 headcount). Teacher FTE added 112.0 → 116.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plant City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- This school
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- Lennard High S
Lennard High School
2,553 students
What this shows Plant City High School reports 2,572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plant City High School compares
Plant City 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▲ 3% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,572 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,572
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$10,589
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
464
in-school suspensions + 288 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 29.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Plant City High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plant City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lennard High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plant City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,553
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~2,572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plant City High School
How many students attend Plant City High School?
Plant City High School has 2,572 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,474 (2022-23) → 2,580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+106).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plant City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plant City High School is 23:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plant City High School?
53.6% of students at Plant City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plant City High School?
The largest demographic group at Plant City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plant City High School?
Plant City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Plant City High School rank among public schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Plant City High School ranks #17 of 19 public schools in Plant City, 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 Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Plant City High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.