Enrollment
220
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St. Peterburg, FL
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156010698Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 55:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120156010698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
55:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+209% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is a mid-sized charter high school in St. Peterburg, Florida, enrolling 220 students.
Class loads run heavy: 55:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 209% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.9% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 69/100).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pinellas also operates Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students) and Largo High School (2,058 students) alongside St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem 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. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School compares
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem 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 | 55:1 | ▲ 209% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
55:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
55:1
students per teacher
- 209% 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.
Funding equity
$11,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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 49.5%
African American 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pinellas, which includes St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School.
$11,582
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 25.1%
Federal 18.3%
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. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~220 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School
How many students attend St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in St. Peterburg, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is 55:1, which is 209% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 250% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?
25.9% of students at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem 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 Stem High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in St. Peterburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School?
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School a good school?
St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem High School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Pinellas?
Besides St. Petersburg Collegiate Stem 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.
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