- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Live Oak, FL
Suwannee High School
Federal NCES profile for Suwannee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120183001946
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suwannee High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Live Oak · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Suwannee High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Suwannee High School held near 1,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 120183001946 · Live Oak, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 22.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Suwannee Middle School (971 students)
Suwannee High School held near 1,202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.1 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Suwannee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Suwannee High School
1,167 students
- Suwannee Middl
Suwannee Middle School
971 students
- Suwannee River
Suwannee Riverside Elementary
901 students
- Branford High
Branford High School
799 students
- Branford Eleme
Branford Elementary School
712 students
- Suwannee Pinev
Suwannee Pineview Elementary
658 students
What this shows Suwannee High School reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suwannee High School compares
Suwannee 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
42.8%
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
$11,325
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Suwannee High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Suwannee reports $11,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suwannee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suwannee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Riverside Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branford High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Branford Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Suwannee Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suwannee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Suwannee High School
How many students attend Suwannee High School?
Suwannee High School has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Live Oak, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,177 (2022-23) → 1,202 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suwannee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suwannee High School is 22.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Suwannee High School?
51.9% of students at Suwannee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suwannee High School?
The largest demographic group at Suwannee High School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Live Oak, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suwannee High School?
Suwannee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Suwannee High School rank among public schools in Live Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Suwannee High School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Suwannee?
Besides Suwannee High School, Suwannee also operates Suwannee Middle School (971 students), Suwannee Riverside Elementary (901 students), and Branford High School (799 students). See the Suwannee district page for the complete list.