- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Garden, FL
Horizon High School
Federal NCES profile for Horizon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144008827
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #13 of 17
- public schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+270 students YoY
Horizon High School grew from 2,030 students in 2022-23 to 2,300 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+270 students YoY 120144008827 · Winter Garden, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,685 enr · 31.2:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Horizon High School grew from 2,030 students in 2022-23 to 2,300 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 86.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Horizon High School 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
Horizon High School
2,685 students
What this shows Horizon High School reports 2,685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon High School compares
Horizon High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 75% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 67% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,685 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,685
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 895 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 36.4%
African American 6.0%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Horizon High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Horizon High School 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon High School'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 (~2,685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon High School
How many students attend Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has 2,685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,030 (2022-23) → 2,300 (2023-24), up 270.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon High School is 31.2:1, which is 75% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon High School?
17.4% of students at Horizon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon High School?
The largest demographic group at Horizon High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon High School?
Horizon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon High School rank among public schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon High School ranks #13 of 17 public schools in Winter Garden, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Horizon High School, 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.