- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Callahan, FL
West Nassau County High School
Federal NCES profile for West Nassau County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120135001317
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Nassau County High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Callahan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Nassau County High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Nassau County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Callahan, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
West Nassau County High School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 120135001317 · Callahan, FL High · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 20.1:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Yulee High School (1,486 students)
West Nassau County High School held near 933 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Nassau County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yulee High Sch
Yulee High School
1,486 students
- Wildlight Elem
Wildlight Elementary
1,181 students
- Yulee Middle S
Yulee Middle School
1,174 students
- Fernandina Bea
Fernandina Beach High School
978 students
- This school
West Nassau County High School
923 students
- Hilliard Middl
Hilliard Middle-Senior High
773 students
What this shows West Nassau County High School reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Nassau County High School compares
West Nassau County 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$10,049
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, West Nassau County High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nassau reports $10,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Nassau County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildlight Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Middle-Senior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Nassau County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,181
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Nassau County High School
How many students attend West Nassau County High School?
West Nassau County High School has 923 students enrolled. It is a high school in Callahan, FL. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 933 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Nassau County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Nassau County High School is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Nassau County High School?
35.2% of students at West Nassau County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Nassau County High School?
The largest demographic group at West Nassau County High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Callahan, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Nassau County High School?
West Nassau County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Nassau County High School rank among public schools in Callahan?
By Resource Investment Index, West Nassau County High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Callahan, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nassau?
Besides West Nassau County High School, Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students), Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.