- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wewahitchka, FL
Wewahitchka High School
Federal NCES profile for Wewahitchka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120069000870
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wewahitchka High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wewahitchka · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wewahitchka High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wewahitchka High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wewahitchka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Wewahitchka High School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120069000870 · Wewahitchka, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 17.8:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Port St. Joe High School (575 students)
Wewahitchka High School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wewahitchka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port St. Joe H
Port St. Joe High School
575 students
- Wewahitchka El
Wewahitchka Elementary School
448 students
- Port St. Joe E
Port St. Joe Elementary School
428 students
- This school
Wewahitchka High School
426 students
- Prek Ese 24
Prek Ese
24 students
What this shows Wewahitchka High School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wewahitchka High School compares
Wewahitchka 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 | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Florida - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$14,110
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Wewahitchka High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gulf reports $14,110 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wewahitchka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port St. Joe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wewahitchka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port St. Joe Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prek Ese | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wewahitchka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other 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 (~426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wewahitchka High School
How many students attend Wewahitchka High School?
Wewahitchka High School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wewahitchka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wewahitchka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wewahitchka High School is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wewahitchka High School?
49.9% of students at Wewahitchka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wewahitchka High School?
The largest demographic group at Wewahitchka High School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Wewahitchka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wewahitchka High School?
Wewahitchka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
How does Wewahitchka High School rank among schools in Wewahitchka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wewahitchka High School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wewahitchka, 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 Gulf?
Besides Wewahitchka High School, Gulf also operates Port St. Joe High School (575 students), Wewahitchka Elementary School (448 students), and Port St. Joe Elementary School (428 students). See the Gulf district page for the complete list.