Enrollment
1,486
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Yulee, FL
Yulee High School
Federal NCES profile for Yulee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120135004995
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yulee High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Yulee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Yulee High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Yulee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yulee High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yulee High School
Yulee High School is a large high school in Yulee, Florida, enrolling 1,486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,486 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% 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.
Discipline events run high: 315 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,486 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nassau also operates Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students) and Yulee Middle School (1,174 students) alongside Yulee 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 Yulee High School compares
Yulee 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,486 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,486
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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 70.2%
African American 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Yulee High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nassau, which includes Yulee 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 Yulee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlight Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yulee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernandina Beach High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Nassau County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hilliard Middle-Senior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yulee 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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 (~1,486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Yulee High School
How many students attend Yulee High School?
Yulee High School has 1,486 students enrolled. It is a high school in Yulee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yulee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yulee High School is 20.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yulee High School?
29.9% of students at Yulee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yulee High School?
The largest demographic group at Yulee High School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Yulee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yulee High School?
Yulee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Yulee High School rank among public schools in Yulee?
By Resource Investment Index, Yulee High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Yulee, 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 Yulee on the city page.
Is Yulee High School a good school?
Yulee High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Nassau?
Besides Yulee High School, Nassau also operates Wildlight Elementary (1,181 students), Yulee Middle School (1,174 students), and Fernandina Beach High School (978 students). See the Nassau district page for the complete list.
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