- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Wharton High School
Federal NCES profile for Wharton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087003185
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wharton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wharton High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton High School ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Wharton High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-103 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-103 students YoY 120087003185 · Tampa, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,130 enr · 22:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Wharton High School held near 2,186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-103 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.5 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wharton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 2,130
Wharton High School
2,130 students
What this shows Wharton High School reports 2,130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wharton High School compares
Wharton 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,130 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,130
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,589
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
298
in-school suspensions + 380 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 25.5%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Wharton High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wharton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wharton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~2,130 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wharton High School
How many students attend Wharton High School?
Wharton High School has 2,130 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,289 (2022-23) → 2,186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-103).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton High School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wharton High School?
43.5% of students at Wharton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wharton High School?
The largest demographic group at Wharton High School is African American at 31.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wharton High School?
Wharton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wharton High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton High School ranks #2 of 20 high schools in Tampa, 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 Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Wharton High School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.