- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156004033Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 52:1
- large classes for Florida
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156004033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120156004033 · St Petersburg, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
260 enr · 52:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palm Harbor Un
Palm Harbor University High
2,413 students
- Largo High Sch
Largo High School
2,058 students
- East Lake High
East Lake High School
1,980 students
- Dixie M. Holli
Dixie M. Hollins High School
1,934 students
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school 260
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
260 students
What this shows St. Petersburg Collegiate High School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Petersburg Collegiate High School compares
St. Petersburg Collegiate 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 | 52:1 | ▲ 192% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
52:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
52:1
students per teacher
- 192% 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.
Engagement
4.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,514
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Asian 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pinellas reports $12,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. Petersburg Collegiate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Petersburg Collegiate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,058
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,934
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
How many students attend St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is 52:1, which is 192% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 231% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
7.7% of students at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Petersburg Collegiate High School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Petersburg Collegiate High School?
St. Petersburg Collegiate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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. Petersburg Collegiate High School rank among high schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Petersburg Collegiate High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, 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 Petersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students), Largo High School (2,058 students), and East Lake High School (1,980 students). See the Pinellas district page for the complete list.