- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ruskin, FL
South County Career Center
Federal NCES profile for South County Career Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003863
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South County Career Center earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Ruskin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South County Career Center has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South County Career Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ruskin, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
South County Career Center shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 120087003863 · Ruskin, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 14:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
South County Career Center shrank from 196 students in 2022-23 to 158 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South County Career Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 168
South County Career Center
168 students
What this shows South County Career Center reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How South County Career Center compares
South County Career Center is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 23.8%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, South County Career Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South County Career Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South County Career Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about South County Career Center
How many students attend South County Career Center?
South County Career Center has 168 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Ruskin, FL. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South County Career Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South County Career Center is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South County Career Center?
66.8% of students at South County Career Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South County Career Center?
The largest demographic group at South County Career Center is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Ruskin, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South County Career Center?
South County Career Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South County Career Center rank among schools in Ruskin?
By Resource Investment Index, South County Career Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Ruskin, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ruskin on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides South County Career Center, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.