- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001455
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 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 29/100 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
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Apopka High held near 3,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 143.0 → 140.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120144001455 · Apopka, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,446 enr · 24.1:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek High (3,383 students)
Apopka High held near 3,455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 143.0 → 140.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Apopka High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High
3,127 students
What this shows Apopka High reports 3,446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apopka High compares
Apopka High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,706
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
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.
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
District finance for Orange reports $11,706 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,277
- 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
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 (~3,446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 3,507 (2022-23) → 3,455 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
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 29/100 (lower 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 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.
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.