- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmetto, FL
The Port Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Port Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120123007528
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Port Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Palmetto · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, The Port Academy ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Palmetto, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
The Port Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+69.2%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120123007528 · Palmetto, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
The Port Academy grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+69.2%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
The Port Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 21
The Port Academy
21 students
What this shows The Port Academy reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Port Academy compares
The Port Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
42.9%
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
$11,381
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, The Port Academy is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Port Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Manatee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to The Port Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Port Academy
How many students attend The Port Academy?
The Port Academy has 21 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmetto, FL. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Port Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Port Academy is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Palmetto, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Port Academy?
The Port Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Port Academy rank among public schools in Palmetto?
By Resource Investment Index, The Port Academy ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Palmetto, 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 Palmetto on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides The Port Academy, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.