- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Colonial High
Federal NCES profile for Colonial High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001403
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #13 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial High has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial High ranks #13 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Colonial High held near 3,389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 152.0 → 150.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120144001403 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,239 enr · 21.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Colonial High held near 3,389 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 152.0 → 150.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Colonial High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek High
3,383 students
- Winter Park Hi
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- This school
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High
3,127 students
What this shows Colonial High reports 3,239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial High compares
Colonial 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,239 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,239
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
209
in-school suspensions + 332 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 11.0%
White 9.0%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Colonial High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Colonial High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial 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
- 3,217
- 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 (~3,239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial High
How many students attend Colonial High?
Colonial High has 3,239 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,442 (2022-23) → 3,389 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial High is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial High?
57.2% of students at Colonial High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial High?
The largest demographic group at Colonial High is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial High?
Colonial High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Colonial High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial High ranks #13 of 23 high schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Colonial High, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.