- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seminole, FL
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
Federal NCES profile for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001664
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Seminole, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120156001664 · Seminole, FL High · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 22.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 546
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
546 students
What this shows Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole compares
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% 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
31.9%
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
$12,514
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~546 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole
How many students attend Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole has 546 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seminole, FL. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
38.9% of students at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
The largest demographic group at Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Seminole, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole?
Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole rank among high schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Seminole, 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 Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Richard O Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.