- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
East River High
Federal NCES profile for East River High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144007614
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East River High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #16 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East River High has class sizes larger than 87% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East River High ranks #16 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
East River High held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 120144007614 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,026 enr · 22.5:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
East River High held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 90.0 → 92.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
East River 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
East River High
2,026 students
What this shows East River High reports 2,026 students on the CCD universe file.
How East River High compares
East River 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 20% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,026 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,026
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 87% in Florida - lower ratio than 13% 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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
300
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 33.3%
African American 12.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, East River High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 East River High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East River 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 (~2,026 students)
Frequently asked questions about East River High
How many students attend East River High?
East River High has 2,026 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,050 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East River High?
The student-teacher ratio at East River High is 22.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East River High?
41.5% of students at East River High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East River High?
The largest demographic group at East River High is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East River High?
East River High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East River High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, East River High ranks #16 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 East River 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.