Enrollment
1,322
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120051003703
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Pensacola · Resource Index
- 44
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Florida High School/Technical compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Florida High School/Technical
West Florida High School/Technical is a large high school in Pensacola, Florida, enrolling 1,322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,322 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Escambia also operates J. M. Tate Senior High School (2,169 students) and Washington Senior High School (1,676 students) alongside West Florida High School/Technical.
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 West Florida High School/Technical compares
West Florida High School/Technical on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,794
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia, which includes West Florida High School/Technical.
$10,794
Per student
-3%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 40.7%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,322 students)
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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.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Florida High School/Technical a good school?
West Florida High School/Technical earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Florida schools. 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 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.
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