Enrollment
923
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120135001317
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 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 30/100 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
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Nassau County High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Nassau County High School
West Nassau County High School is a mid-sized high school in Callahan, Florida, enrolling 923 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 923 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 677 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #522, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Nassau also operates Yulee High School (1,486 students) and Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) alongside West Nassau County 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 West Nassau County High School compares
West Nassau County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,766
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes West Nassau County High School.
$9,766
Per student
-13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 29.6%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~923 students)
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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.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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. See all public schools in Callahan on the city page.
Is West Nassau County High School a good school?
West Nassau County High School earns 30/100 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. 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 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.
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