- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Plant High School
Federal NCES profile for Plant 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 120087000999
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plant High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Plant High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plant High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Plant High School held near 2,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 120087000999 · Tampa, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,391 enr · 21.9:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Plant High School held near 2,458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.0 → 108.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Plant 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
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school
Plant High School
2,391 students
What this shows Plant High School reports 2,391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plant High School compares
Plant 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 73% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,391 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,391
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Plant High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plant 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
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~2,391 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plant High School
How many students attend Plant High School?
Plant High School has 2,391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,507 (2022-23) → 2,458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plant High School is 21.9:1, which is 23% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plant High School?
13.9% of students at Plant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plant High School?
The largest demographic group at Plant High School is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plant High School?
Plant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Plant High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Plant High School ranks #6 of 20 high schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Plant 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.