- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stuart, FL
South Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for South Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120129002344
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Fork High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Stuart · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Fork High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Stuart, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
South Fork High School held near 1,814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120129002344 · Stuart, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,775 enr · 20.6:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin County High School (2,055 students)
South Fork High School held near 1,814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin County
Martin County High School
2,055 students
- This school
South Fork High School
1,775 students
- Jensen Beach H
Jensen Beach High School
1,722 students
- Treasure Coast
Treasure Coast Classical Academy
1,082 students
- Hidden Oaks Mi
Hidden Oaks Middle School
920 students
- Dr. David L. A
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
911 students
What this shows South Fork High School reports 1,775 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Fork High School compares
South Fork High School 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,775 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,775
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$12,831
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, South Fork High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Martin reports $12,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jensen Beach High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Coast Classical Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Oaks Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,775 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Fork High School
How many students attend South Fork High School?
South Fork High School has 1,775 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stuart, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,810 (2022-23) → 1,814 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork High School is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Fork High School?
43.4% of students at South Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at South Fork High School is White at 47.3% of enrollment, in Stuart, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Fork High School?
South Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 South Fork High School rank among high schools in Stuart?
By Resource Investment Index, South Fork High School ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Stuart, 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 Stuart on the city page.
What other schools are in Martin?
Besides South Fork High School, Martin also operates Martin County High School (2,055 students), Jensen Beach High School (1,722 students), and Treasure Coast Classical Academy (1,082 students). See the Martin district page for the complete list.