Enrollment
1,369
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crawfordville, FL
Wakulla High School
Federal NCES profile for Wakulla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120195002017
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakulla High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Crawfordville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakulla High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Crawfordville, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120195002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wakulla High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wakulla High School
Wakulla High School is a large high school in Crawfordville, Florida, enrolling 1,369 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Florida median, within a few percentage points of the 17.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,369 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #242.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 474 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,369 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wakulla also operates Crawfordville Elementary School (691 students) and Shadeville Elementary School (653 students) alongside Wakulla High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wakulla High School compares
Wakulla High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 37% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,369 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,369
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$9,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
315
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Wakulla High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wakulla, which includes Wakulla High School.
$9,999
Per student
-10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 59.6%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Wakulla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadeville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riversprings Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riversink Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakulla Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakulla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wakulla High School
How many students attend Wakulla High School?
Wakulla High School has 1,369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crawfordville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakulla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakulla High School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakulla High School?
32.9% of students at Wakulla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakulla High School?
The largest demographic group at Wakulla High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Crawfordville, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakulla High School?
Wakulla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wakulla High School rank among public schools in Crawfordville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakulla High School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Crawfordville, 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 Crawfordville on the city page.
Is Wakulla High School a good school?
Wakulla High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wakulla?
Besides Wakulla High School, Wakulla also operates Crawfordville Elementary School (691 students), Shadeville Elementary School (653 students), and Riversprings Middle School (552 students). See the Wakulla district page for the complete list.
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