Enrollment
2,241
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120171001895
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Howell High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Howell High School
Lake Howell High School is a large high school in Winter Park, Florida, enrolling 2,241 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.6:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 38% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,241 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 29 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 573 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,241 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seminole also operates Seminole High School (3,807 students) and Lake Brantley High School (2,813 students) alongside Lake Howell High School.
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 Lake Howell High School compares
Lake Howell High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.6:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seminole, which includes Lake Howell High School.
$9,352
Per student
-16%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 41.8%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 3,807
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~2,241 students)
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Howell High School a good school?
Lake Howell High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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