Enrollment
190
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St Augustine, FL
St. Johns Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Johns Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120174004194
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Johns Technical High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 21
- schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Johns Technical High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Johns Technical High School ranks #7 of 21 schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174004194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Johns Technical High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Johns Technical High School
St. Johns Technical High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 190 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, St. Johns Technical High School is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 44% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 190 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 137 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (28%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 190 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 111 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 190 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside St. Johns Technical High School.
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 St. Johns Technical High School compares
St. Johns Technical High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.8%
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
$9,233
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 190 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.4 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
White 54.7%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, St. Johns Technical High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes St. Johns Technical High School.
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 St. Johns Technical 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Johns Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~190 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Johns Technical High School
How many students attend St. Johns Technical High School?
St. Johns Technical High School has 190 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in St Augustine, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Johns Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Johns Technical High School is 10:1, which is 44% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% 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 St. Johns Technical High School?
68.8% of students at St. Johns Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Johns Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Johns Technical High School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Johns Technical High School?
St. Johns Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. Johns Technical High School rank among schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Johns Technical High School ranks #7 of 21 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 schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is St. Johns Technical High School a good school?
St. Johns Technical High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% 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 St. Johns?
Besides St. Johns Technical 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.
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