- Enrollment
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Park, FL
Lake Howell High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Howell High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171001895
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Howell High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Winter Park · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Howell High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Howell High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Winter Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lake Howell High School held near 2,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 102.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 120171001895 · Winter Park, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,241 enr · 24.6:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole High School (3,807 students)
Lake Howell High School held near 2,201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 102.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Howell High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole High
Seminole High School
3,807 students
- Lake Brantley
Lake Brantley High School
2,813 students
- Lake Mary High
Lake Mary High School
2,714 students
- Hagerty High S
Hagerty High School
2,449 students
- Oviedo High Sc
Oviedo High School
2,312 students
- This school
Lake Howell High School
2,241 students
What this shows Lake Howell High School reports 2,241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Howell High School compares
Lake Howell High School 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,241 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,241
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$10,243
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
415
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.8%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Lake Howell High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole reports $10,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Howell High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Brantley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Mary High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagerty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviedo High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Howell High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,813
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 2,714
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,449
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,312
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~2,241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Howell High School
How many students attend Lake Howell High School?
Lake Howell High School has 2,241 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,205 (2022-23) → 2,201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Howell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Howell High School is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Howell High School?
41.1% of students at Lake Howell High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Howell High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Howell High School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Winter Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Howell High School?
Lake Howell High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Howell High School rank among high schools in Winter Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Howell High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole?
Besides Lake Howell High School, Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students), Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students), and Lake Mary High School (2,714 students). See the Seminole district page for the complete list.