- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Petersburg, FL
St. Petersburg High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Petersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001675
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Petersburg High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in St Petersburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Petersburg High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Petersburg High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in St Petersburg, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
St. Petersburg High School held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120156001675 · St Petersburg, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,736 enr · 22.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
St. Petersburg High School held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 76.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Petersburg 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
- This school
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- Osceola Fundam
Osceola Fundamental High
1,706 students
What this shows St. Petersburg High School reports 1,736 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Petersburg High School compares
St. Petersburg 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,736 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,736
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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$12,514
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 16.7%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, St. Petersburg High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Harbor University High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Largo High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola Fundamental High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Petersburg 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
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~1,736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about St. Petersburg High School
How many students attend St. Petersburg High School?
St. Petersburg High School has 1,736 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Petersburg, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,723 (2022-23) → 1,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Petersburg High School is 22.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Petersburg High School?
33.7% of students at St. Petersburg 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Petersburg High School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in St Petersburg, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Petersburg High School?
St. Petersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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. Petersburg High School rank among high schools in St Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Petersburg High School ranks #6 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 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.