- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pensacola, FL
West Florida High School/Technical
Federal NCES profile for West Florida High School/Technical, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051003703
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Florida High School/Technical earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Florida High School/Technical has class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Florida High School/Technical ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
West Florida High School/Technical grew from 1,277 students in 2022-23 to 1,345 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 120051003703 · Pensacola, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,322 enr · 20.3:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students)
West Florida High School/Technical grew from 1,277 students in 2022-23 to 1,345 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 65.5 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Florida High School/Technical in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. M. Tate Sen
J. M. Tate Senior High School
2,169 students
- Washington Sen
Washington Senior High School
1,676 students
- Escambia High
Escambia High School
1,634 students
- Pine Forest Hi
Pine Forest High School
1,604 students
- This school
West Florida High School/Technical
1,322 students
- Pensacola High
Pensacola High School
1,221 students
What this shows West Florida High School/Technical reports 1,322 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Florida High School/Technical compares
West Florida High School/Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,322
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Florida - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, West Florida High School/Technical is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Florida High School/Technical Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. M. Tate Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pensacola High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Florida High School/Technical's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,322 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Florida High School/Technical
How many students attend West Florida High School/Technical?
West Florida High School/Technical has 1,322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pensacola, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,277 (2022-23) → 1,345 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Florida High School/Technical?
The student-teacher ratio at West Florida High School/Technical is 20.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Florida High School/Technical?
33.2% of students at West Florida High School/Technical are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Florida High School/Technical?
The largest demographic group at West Florida High School/Technical is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Pensacola, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Florida High School/Technical?
West Florida High School/Technical has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 West Florida High School/Technical rank among high schools in Pensacola?
By Resource Investment Index, West Florida High School/Technical ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola on the city page.
What other schools are in Escambia?
Besides West Florida High School/Technical, Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students), Washington Senior High School (1,676 students), and Escambia High School (1,634 students). See the Escambia district page for the complete list.