Enrollment
1,924
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ponte Vedra, FL
Ponte Vedra High School
Federal NCES profile for Ponte Vedra High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120174007246
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ponte Vedra High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Ponte Vedra · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ponte Vedra High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ponte Vedra High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174007246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ponte Vedra High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ponte Vedra High School
Ponte Vedra High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ponte Vedra, Florida, enrolling 1,924 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 29% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.4% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,924 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside Ponte Vedra High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ponte Vedra High School compares
Ponte Vedra High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 97% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,924 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,924
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
22.9:1
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
24.7%
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
$9,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Ponte Vedra High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes Ponte Vedra High School.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ponte Vedra High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ponte Vedra High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ponte Vedra High School
How many students attend Ponte Vedra High School?
Ponte Vedra High School has 1,924 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ponte Vedra High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ponte Vedra High School is 22.9:1, 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 Ponte Vedra High School?
1.4% of students at Ponte Vedra High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ponte Vedra High School?
The largest demographic group at Ponte Vedra High School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Ponte Vedra, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ponte Vedra High School?
Ponte Vedra High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ponte Vedra High School rank among public schools in Ponte Vedra?
By Resource Investment Index, Ponte Vedra High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Ponte Vedra, 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 Ponte Vedra on the city page.
Is Ponte Vedra High School a good school?
Ponte Vedra High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides Ponte Vedra 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.
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