Enrollment
2,501
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, FL
Strawberry Crest High School
Federal NCES profile for Strawberry Crest High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087007001
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strawberry Crest High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Strawberry Crest High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strawberry Crest High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strawberry Crest High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strawberry Crest High School
Strawberry Crest High School is a large high school in Dover, Florida, enrolling 2,501 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 34% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,501 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #93.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (32%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% 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 Strawberry Crest 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 Strawberry Crest High School compares
Strawberry Crest 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 | 41.7% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,501 | 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 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,501
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$9,835
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 31.8%
Asian 14.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Strawberry Crest High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Strawberry Crest 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 Strawberry Crest High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strawberry Crest 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
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~2,501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Strawberry Crest High School
How many students attend Strawberry Crest High School?
Strawberry Crest High School has 2,501 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strawberry Crest High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Strawberry Crest 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 Strawberry Crest High School?
41.7% of students at Strawberry Crest High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strawberry Crest High School?
The largest demographic group at Strawberry Crest High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Dover, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strawberry Crest High School?
Strawberry Crest High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Strawberry Crest High School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Strawberry Crest High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
Is Strawberry Crest High School a good school?
Strawberry Crest High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Strawberry Crest 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.
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