- Enrollment
- 2,413
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tarpon Springs, FL
Tarpon Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Tarpon Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120156001693
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarpon Springs High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Tarpon Springs · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarpon Springs High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120156001693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Tarpon Springs High School held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120156001693 · Tarpon Springs, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,111 enr · 21.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Palm Harbor University High (2,413 students)
Tarpon Springs High School held near 1,086 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.7 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tarpon Springs 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
- St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg High School
1,736 students
- This school
Tarpon Springs High School
1,111 students
What this shows Tarpon Springs High School reports 1,111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarpon Springs High School compares
Tarpon Springs 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,111 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,111
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Tarpon Springs High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Tarpon Springs 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixie M. Hollins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Petersburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarpon Springs 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
- 1,736
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarpon Springs High School
How many students attend Tarpon Springs High School?
Tarpon Springs High School has 1,111 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tarpon Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,139 (2022-23) → 1,086 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarpon Springs High School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarpon Springs High School?
40.6% of students at Tarpon Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarpon Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Tarpon Springs High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Tarpon Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarpon Springs High School?
Tarpon Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Tarpon Springs High School rank among high schools in Tarpon Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarpon Springs High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Tarpon Springs, 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 Tarpon Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Pinellas?
Besides Tarpon Springs 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.