Enrollment
1,653
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones High
Jones High is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Orlando, Florida, enrolling 1,653 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 35% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,653 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 181 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 432 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,653 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students) and Timber Creek High (3,383 students) alongside Jones High.
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 Jones High compares
Jones High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orange, which includes Jones High.
$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 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
- 3,446
- 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 other 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 (~1,653 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Jones High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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