- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Lake Buena Vista High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Buena Vista High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144008801
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Buena Vista High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #22 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Buena Vista High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Buena Vista High School ranks #22 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+292 students YoY
Lake Buena Vista High School grew from 1,714 students in 2022-23 to 2,006 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+292 students YoY 120144008801 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,140 enr · 27.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Buena Vista High School grew from 1,714 students in 2022-23 to 2,006 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 90.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Buena Vista 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
Lake Buena Vista High School
2,140 students
What this shows Lake Buena Vista High School reports 2,140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Buena Vista High School compares
Lake Buena Vista 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 | 27.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,140 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,140
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.5%
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 19.0%
African American 12.5%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Lake Buena Vista High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Lake Buena Vista High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Buena Vista 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 (~2,140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Buena Vista High School
How many students attend Lake Buena Vista High School?
Lake Buena Vista High School has 2,140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,714 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), up 292.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Buena Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Buena Vista High School is 27.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Buena Vista High School?
42.7% of students at Lake Buena Vista High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Buena Vista High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Buena Vista High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Buena Vista High School?
Lake Buena Vista High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Lake Buena Vista High School rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Buena Vista High School ranks #22 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 Lake Buena Vista 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.