Enrollment
3,446
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Apopka, FL
Apopka High
Federal NCES profile for Apopka High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001455
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apopka High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Apopka High has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apopka High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Apopka High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Apopka High
Apopka High is a large high school in Apopka, Florida, enrolling 3,446 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 35% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,446 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 30 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 737 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,446 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Timber Creek High (3,383 students) and Winter Park High (3,277 students) alongside Apopka High.
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 Apopka High compares
Apopka High on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,446 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,446
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
456
in-school suspensions + 281 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 31.6%
White 24.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Apopka High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Apopka High.
$11,578
Per student
+4%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.2%
State 28.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Apopka High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apopka High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,277
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~3,446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Apopka High
How many students attend Apopka High?
Apopka High has 3,446 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apopka, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apopka High?
The student-teacher ratio at Apopka High is 24.1:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apopka High?
39.8% of students at Apopka High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apopka High?
The largest demographic group at Apopka High is Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apopka High?
Apopka High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Apopka High rank among high schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Apopka High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Apopka, 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 Apopka on the city page.
Is Apopka High a good school?
Apopka High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Orange?
Besides Apopka High, Orange also operates Timber Creek High (3,383 students), Winter Park High (3,277 students), and Colonial High (3,239 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.
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