- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Dr. Phillips High
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Phillips High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144002572
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Phillips High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Phillips High has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Phillips High ranks #10 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-160 students YoY
Dr. Phillips High held near 3,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-160 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 135.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-160 students YoY 120144002572 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,964 enr · 22:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Dr. Phillips High held near 3,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-160 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 135.0 → 133.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Dr. Phillips 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
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- This school
Dr. Phillips High
2,964 students
What this shows Dr. Phillips High reports 2,964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Phillips High compares
Dr. Phillips 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,964 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,964
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% 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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
371
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
African American 36.1%
White 15.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Dr. Phillips High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
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 Dr. Phillips High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Similar size | Similar 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 |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Phillips 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
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 (~2,964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Phillips High
How many students attend Dr. Phillips High?
Dr. Phillips High has 2,964 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,202 (2022-23) → 3,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (-160).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips High is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Phillips High?
40.4% of students at Dr. Phillips High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Phillips High?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Phillips High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Phillips High?
Dr. Phillips High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dr. Phillips High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Phillips High ranks #10 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 Dr. Phillips 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.