Osceola

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Kissimmee, Florida - 78 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks Osceola #63 of 67 districts in Florida (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,818 per pupil, Osceola ranks #61 of 67 Florida districts by per-pupil spending (Florida districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

73,558
Total Enrollment
78
Schools
$9,818
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Osceola operates 78 public schools serving 73,558 students, placing it among the larger districts in Florida. The school portfolio breaks down into 40 combined, 15 elementary, 13 high, 10 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage across a sizeable portfolio before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Osceola County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,818 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 7 of 67 Florida districts by per-pupil spending. See how Florida compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 43.5% local, 42.2% state, and 14.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 24/100, ranked #63 of 67 in Florida against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 13 of 78 schools offering Advanced Placement (195 AP courses district-wide), a 434.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 34.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% White, 13.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Florida Cyber Charter Academy at Osceola, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.

Its largest campus is Tohopekaliga, enrolling 2,929 students (4% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Oasis Residential Center, at 27 students, a 108x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Osceola school enrollment varies 108× across entities

Osceola school enrollment ranges from 27 students (lowest) to 2,929 students (highest), a spread of 2,902 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Osceola student-counselor ratio is 435:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Osceola chronic absenteeism rate is 34.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.3%
Federal
42.2%
State
43.5%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
63 / 67
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 78 schools in Osceola.

White 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 63.4%
African American 13.0%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 50.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Osceola's schools, about the same as the Florida average of 52.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Florida Cyber Charter Academy at Osceola 70.8
  2. 2 Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida 69.1
  3. 3 Bellalago Charter Academy 67.0
  4. 4 Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary) 66.3
  5. 5 Four Corners Charter School 64.8

Programs & Resources

13 / 78
Schools with AP
195 AP courses total
434.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Osceola

School Enrollment
Tohopekaliga
2,929
Celebration High School
2,681
Harmony High School
2,673
St. Cloud High School
2,596
Poinciana High School
2,573
Osceola High School
2,345
Gateway High School
1,882
Celebration School
1,498
Westside K-8 School
1,496
Renaissance Charter School at Tapestry
Charter
1,419
Four Corners Upper School
Charter
1,401
Liberty High School
1,362
Mater Brighton Lakes
Charter
1,267
Florida Cyber Charter Academy at Osceola
Charter
1,224
St. Cloud Middle School
1,213
Harmony Middle School
1,165
Osceola Science Charter School
Charter
1,158
Canoe Creek K-8
1,155
Bellalago Charter Academy
Charter
1,108
Four Corners Charter School
Charter
1,103
Hickory Tree Elementary School
1,078
Neptune Elementary School
1,052
Harmony Community School
1,048
Narcoossee Middle School
1,042
Neptune Middle School
1,040
Horizon Middle School
1,008
Osceola County School for the Arts
1,002
Renaissance Charter School at Boggy Creek
Charter
962
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
921
Sunrise Elementary School
906
Kissimmee Middle School
892
Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana
Charter
879
Mater Palms Academy
Charter
866
Narcoossee Elementary School
839
Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County
Charter
837
Partin Settlement Elementary School
821
East Lake Elementary School
821
Denn John Middle School
809
Discovery Intermediate School
804
Flora Ridge Elementary School
765
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
753
Lakeview Elementary School
752
Kissimmee Charter Academy
Charter
752
Ventura Elementary School
750
Victory Charter School
Charter
750
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida
Charter
745
Kissimmee Elementary School
740
Bridgeprep Academy of St.Cloud
Charter
737
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
729
St. Cloud Elementary School
721
Koa Elementary School
714
Thacker Avenue Elementary for International Studies
661
Mater Academy at St Cloud
Charter
612
Mill Creek Elementary School
610
Parkway Middle School
601
Highlands Elementary School
564
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
558
Creative Inspiration Journey School of St Cloud
Charter
550
Boggy Creek Elementary School
549
Professional & Technical High School
544
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
Charter
536
Central Avenue Elementary School
529
Neocity Academy
514
Cypress Elementary School
455
New Dimensions High School
Charter
445
Reedy Creek Elementary School
431
Deerwood Elementary School
422
P. M. Wells Charter Academy
Charter
403
Main Street High School
Charter
398
Victory Charter School K-5
Charter
344
Zenith Accelerated Academy
343
Ucp Osceola Charter School
Charter
206
New Beginnings Education Center
179
Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam)
Charter
170
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
148
Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools(Osceola Campus)
Charter
120
Heritage Park Academy
71
Oasis Residential Center
27

How Osceola Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Florida districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Brevard Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Seminole Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Volusia Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pasco Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Pinellas Larger Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Osceola's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Osceola?

Osceola has 78 schools, including 13 high, 15 elementary, 40 combined, 10 middle. Total enrollment is 73,558 students.

How much does Osceola spend per student?

Osceola spends $9,818 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #63 in Florida.

What is the demographic composition of Osceola?

Osceola students are 63.4% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% White, 13.0% African American, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 78 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Osceola?

Osceola has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #63 out of 67 districts in Florida.