- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Lake Nona High
Federal NCES profile for Lake Nona High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144007646
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Nona High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #3 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Nona High has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nona High ranks #3 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+184 students YoY
Lake Nona High held near 4,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+184 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 177.0 → 182.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+184 students YoY 120144007646 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,974 enr · 16.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Lake Nona High held near 4,546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+184 headcount). Teacher FTE added 177.0 → 182.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lake Nona 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
Lake Nona High
2,974 students
What this shows Lake Nona High reports 2,974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Nona High compares
Lake Nona 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,974 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,974
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 22.4%
Asian 6.9%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Lake Nona High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Nona High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Nona 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 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 (~2,974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Nona High
How many students attend Lake Nona High?
Lake Nona High has 2,974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 4,362 (2022-23) → 4,546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+184).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona High is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Nona High?
26.5% of students at Lake Nona High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Nona High?
The largest demographic group at Lake Nona High is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Nona High?
Lake Nona High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lake Nona High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Nona High ranks #3 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 Nona 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.