- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Jones High
Federal NCES profile for Jones High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144001459
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #74 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for Florida
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones High has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones High ranks #74 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Jones High held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 120144001459 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,653 enr · 24:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Jones High held near 1,619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jones 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
Jones High
1,653 students
What this shows Jones High reports 1,653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones High compares
Jones 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,653 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,653
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 241 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Jones High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Jones High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones 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 other 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 (~1,653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones High
How many students attend Jones High?
Jones High has 1,653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,672 (2022-23) → 1,619 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones High is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones High?
72.0% of students at Jones High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones High?
The largest demographic group at Jones High is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones High?
Jones High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jones High rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones High ranks #74 of 128 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 schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Jones 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.