- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tavares, FL
Tavares High School
Federal NCES profile for Tavares 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 120105001102
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tavares High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Tavares · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tavares High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Tavares, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Tavares High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.1 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 120105001102 · Tavares, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,458 enr · 21.4:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Tavares High School held near 1,488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.1 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tavares High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school
Tavares High School
1,458 students
What this shows Tavares High School reports 1,458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tavares High School compares
Tavares 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,458 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,458
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$10,768
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 164 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Tavares High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tavares High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tavares High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tavares High School
How many students attend Tavares High School?
Tavares High School has 1,458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tavares, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,507 (2022-23) → 1,488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tavares High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tavares High School is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tavares High School?
41.3% of students at Tavares High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tavares High School?
The largest demographic group at Tavares High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Tavares, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tavares High School?
Tavares 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 Tavares High School rank among public schools in Tavares?
By Resource Investment Index, Tavares High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Tavares, 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 Tavares on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Tavares High School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.