- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weeki Wachee, FL
Weeki Wachee High School
Federal NCES profile for Weeki Wachee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120081006808
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weeki Wachee High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,437
- students enrolled
Weeki Wachee High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 120081006808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Weeki Wachee High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120081006808 · Weeki Wachee, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,437 enr · 22.1:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students)
Weeki Wachee High School held near 1,402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE held 65.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Weeki Wachee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frank W. Sprin
Frank W. Springstead High School
1,853 students
- Winding Waters
Winding Waters K-8
1,613 students
- Explorer K-8
Explorer K-8
1,544 students
- Challenger K-8
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
1,456 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,444 students
- This school
Weeki Wachee High School
1,437 students
What this shows Weeki Wachee High School reports 1,437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weeki Wachee High School compares
Weeki Wachee 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,437 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,437
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.6%
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
$10,856
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
232
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Weeki Wachee High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hernando reports $10,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weeki Wachee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank W. Springstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winding Waters K-8 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explorer K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weeki Wachee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,613
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Weeki Wachee High School
How many students attend Weeki Wachee High School?
Weeki Wachee High School has 1,437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weeki Wachee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,435 (2022-23) → 1,402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeki Wachee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weeki Wachee High School is 22.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weeki Wachee High School?
47.7% of students at Weeki Wachee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weeki Wachee High School?
The largest demographic group at Weeki Wachee High School is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Weeki Wachee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weeki Wachee High School?
Weeki Wachee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
What other schools are in Hernando?
Besides Weeki Wachee High School, Hernando also operates Frank W. Springstead High School (1,853 students), Winding Waters K-8 (1,613 students), and Explorer K-8 (1,544 students). See the Hernando district page for the complete list.