- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Naples, FL
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120033004488
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 8
- high schools in Naples · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Naples, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 120033004488 · Naples, FL High · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 26.7:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 588
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
588 students
What this shows Lorenzo Walker Technical High School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lorenzo Walker Technical High School compares
Lorenzo Walker Technical 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
African American 20.4%
White 12.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lorenzo Walker Technical High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lorenzo Walker Technical High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
How many students attend Lorenzo Walker Technical High School?
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School has 588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Naples, FL. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School is 26.7:1, which is 50% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School?
49.7% of students at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo Walker Technical High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Naples, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo Walker Technical High School?
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Lorenzo Walker Technical High School rank among high schools in Naples?
By Resource Investment Index, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School ranks #3 of 8 high schools in Naples, 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 Naples on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.