- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Dora, FL
Mt. Dora High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Dora High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120105001099
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Dora High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mount Dora · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Dora High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Dora High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Dora, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Mt. Dora High School grew from 1,334 students in 2022-23 to 1,412 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 120105001099 · Mount Dora, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,500 enr · 24.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Mt. Dora High School grew from 1,334 students in 2022-23 to 1,412 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mt. Dora High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school
Mt. Dora High School
1,500 students
What this shows Mt. Dora High School reports 1,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Dora High School compares
Mt. Dora 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 8% | - | - |
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.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
37.7%
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
$10,768
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Mt. Dora High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Dora High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Dora High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~1,500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Dora High School
How many students attend Mt. Dora High School?
Mt. Dora High School has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Dora, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,334 (2022-23) → 1,412 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Dora High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Dora 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 Mt. Dora High School?
34.9% of students at Mt. Dora High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Dora High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Dora High School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Mount Dora, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Dora High School?
Mt. Dora High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Mt. Dora High School rank among public schools in Mount Dora?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Dora High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Dora, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Mt. Dora High School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.