Enrollment
2,396
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lutz, FL
Steinbrenner High School
Federal NCES profile for Steinbrenner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087006917
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steinbrenner High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Lutz · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Steinbrenner High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steinbrenner High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Lutz, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steinbrenner High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steinbrenner High School
Steinbrenner High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Lutz, Florida, enrolling 2,396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 34% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,999 scored Florida schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 342 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Steinbrenner 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 Steinbrenner High School compares
Steinbrenner 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,396 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,396
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$9,835
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
277
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,396 Top 2% in Florida - larger than 98% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 104.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 15.0% -71% vs state
NCES ID 120087006917
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Steinbrenner High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 342:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 277
Out-of-school suspensions 162
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Steinbrenner High School.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Steinbrenner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steinbrenner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steinbrenner High School
How many students attend Steinbrenner High School?
Steinbrenner High School has 2,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lutz, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steinbrenner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steinbrenner High School is 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steinbrenner High School?
15.0% of students at Steinbrenner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steinbrenner High School?
The largest demographic group at Steinbrenner High School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Lutz, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steinbrenner High School?
Steinbrenner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steinbrenner High School rank among public schools in Lutz?
By Resource Investment Index, Steinbrenner High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Lutz, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lutz on the city page.
Is Steinbrenner High School a good school?
Steinbrenner High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Hillsborough?
Besides Steinbrenner High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.