- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Augustine, FL
St. Augustine High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Augustine 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 120174001916
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Augustine High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Augustine High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Augustine High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174001916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-89 students YoY
St. Augustine High School held near 1,695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 81.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-89 students YoY 120174001916 · St Augustine, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,717 enr · 21.2:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students)
St. Augustine High School held near 1,695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-89 headcount). Teacher FTE added 81.6 → 84.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Augustine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tocoi Creek Hi
Tocoi Creek High School
2,616 students
- Creekside High
Creekside High School
2,479 students
- Beachside High
Beachside High School
2,214 students
- Allen D Nease
Allen D Nease Senior High School
2,177 students
- Bartram Trail
Bartram Trail High School
2,153 students
- This school
St. Augustine High School
1,717 students
What this shows St. Augustine High School reports 1,717 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Augustine High School compares
St. Augustine 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,717 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,717
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$9,989
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 186 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, St. Augustine High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Johns reports $9,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Augustine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Augustine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,717 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Augustine High School
How many students attend St. Augustine High School?
St. Augustine High School has 1,717 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Augustine, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,784 (2022-23) → 1,695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-89).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Augustine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Augustine High School is 21.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Augustine High School?
33.7% of students at St. Augustine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Augustine High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Augustine High School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Augustine High School?
St. Augustine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 St. Augustine High School rank among high schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Augustine High School ranks #7 of 9 high schools in St Augustine, 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 St Augustine on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns?
Besides St. Augustine High School, St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.