- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Tampa Bay Tech High School
Federal NCES profile for Tampa Bay Tech High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087002325
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tampa Bay Tech High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #18 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tampa Bay Tech High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Bay Tech High School ranks #18 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Tampa Bay Tech High School grew from 2,015 students in 2022-23 to 2,121 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.5 → 92.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 120087002325 · Tampa, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,181 enr · 23.2:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Tampa Bay Tech High School grew from 2,015 students in 2022-23 to 2,121 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 94.5 → 92.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tampa Bay Tech High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 2,181
Tampa Bay Tech High School
2,181 students
What this shows Tampa Bay Tech High School reports 2,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tampa Bay Tech High School compares
Tampa Bay Tech High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,181 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,181
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
35.9%
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
$10,589
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
366
in-school suspensions + 178 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
White 10.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Tampa Bay Tech High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tampa Bay Tech High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tampa Bay Tech High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~2,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tampa Bay Tech High School
How many students attend Tampa Bay Tech High School?
Tampa Bay Tech High School has 2,181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,015 (2022-23) → 2,121 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tampa Bay Tech High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tampa Bay Tech High School is 23.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tampa Bay Tech High School?
54.3% of students at Tampa Bay Tech High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tampa Bay Tech High School?
The largest demographic group at Tampa Bay Tech High School is African American at 53.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tampa Bay Tech High School?
Tampa Bay Tech High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Tampa Bay Tech High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tampa Bay Tech High School ranks #18 of 20 high schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Tampa Bay Tech 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.