- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120084000905
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 24/100 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
- 24
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Sebring High School grew from 1,809 students in 2022-23 to 1,901 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 120084000905 · Sebring, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,849 enr · 26.8:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Avon Park High School (980 students)
Sebring High School grew from 1,809 students in 2022-23 to 1,901 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 73.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sebring High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- Cracker Trail 710
Cracker Trail Elementary School
710 students
What this shows Sebring High School reports 1,849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sebring High School compares
Sebring High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,585
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
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.
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
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,809 (2022-23) → 1,901 (2023-24), up 92.
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 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 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.
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.