Enrollment
327
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Econ River High Charter
Federal NCES profile for Econ River High Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144008508Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Econ River High Charter earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #13 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 65.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Econ River High Charter has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Econ River High Charter ranks #13 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
65.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+267% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-98% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Econ River High Charter compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Econ River High Charter
Econ River High Charter is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 327 students.
Class loads run heavy: 65.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 267% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 98% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 327 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (17%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Econ River High Charter.
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 Econ River High Charter compares
Econ River High Charter on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 65.4:1 | ▲ 267% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
65.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
65.4:1
students per teacher
- 267% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 66.1%
White 16.8%
African American 12.5%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Econ River High Charter is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Econ River High Charter.
$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 Econ River High Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Econ River High Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Econ River High Charter
How many students attend Econ River High Charter?
Econ River High Charter has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Econ River High Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Econ River High Charter is 65.4:1, which is 267% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 317% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Econ River High Charter?
1.1% of students at Econ River High Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Econ River High Charter?
The largest demographic group at Econ River High Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Econ River High Charter?
Econ River High Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Econ River High Charter rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Econ River High Charter 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.
Is Econ River High Charter a good school?
Econ River High Charter earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. 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 Econ River High Charter, 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.
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