Enrollment
51
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallahassee, FL
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120111000788
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #17 of 37
- schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 51:1
- large classes for Florida
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center ranks #17 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+187% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 51 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 187% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 51 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 51 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students) and Lincoln High School (1,822 students) alongside Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center.
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 Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center compares
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 187% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 187% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,180
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 51 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.1 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
African American 82.4%
White 9.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center.
$10,180
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
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 Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~51 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center
How many students attend Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center has 51 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is 51:1, which is 187% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
82.1% of students at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center is African American at 82.4% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center?
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center rank among schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center ranks #17 of 37 schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
Is Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center a good school?
Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Leon?
Besides Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.
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