Enrollment
1,849
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sebring, FL
Sebring High School
Federal NCES profile for Sebring High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120084000905
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sebring High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Sebring · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sebring High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sebring High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Sebring, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sebring High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sebring High School
Sebring High School is a higher-need, large high school in Sebring, Florida, enrolling 1,849 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 51% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 707 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,849 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Highlands also operates Avon Park High School (980 students) and Sebring Middle School (840 students) alongside Sebring 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 Sebring High School compares
Sebring 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 51% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,849
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
541
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
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 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Sebring High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highlands, which includes Sebring High School.
$11,874
Per student
+6%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 29.7%
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 Sebring High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cracker Trail Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sebring High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sebring High School
How many students attend Sebring High School?
Sebring High School has 1,849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sebring, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sebring High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sebring High School is 26.8:1, which is 51% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sebring High School?
52.7% of students at Sebring High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sebring High School?
The largest demographic group at Sebring High School is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Sebring, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sebring High School?
Sebring High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Sebring High School rank among public schools in Sebring?
By Resource Investment Index, Sebring High School ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Sebring, 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 Sebring on the city page.
Is Sebring High School a good school?
Sebring High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Highlands?
Besides Sebring High School, Highlands also operates Avon Park High School (980 students), Sebring Middle School (840 students), and Woodlawn Elementary School (834 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.
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