- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Ocps Academic Center for Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144008606
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools.
- #54 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Florida
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence has class sizes smaller than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocps Academic Center for Excellence ranks #54 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence shrank from 998 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 120144008606 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 12.9:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence shrank from 998 students in 2022-23 to 941 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence 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 824
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
824 students
What this shows Ocps Academic Center for Excellence reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocps Academic Center for Excellence compares
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 63% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 15% in Florida - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Ocps Academic Center for Excellence is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Ocps Academic Center for Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocps Academic Center for Excellence'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 other 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 (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
How many students attend Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocps Academic Center for Excellence is 12.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% lower 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 Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
84.9% of students at Ocps Academic Center for Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Ocps Academic Center for Excellence is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Ocps Academic Center for Excellence rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocps Academic Center for Excellence ranks #54 of 128 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 schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Ocps Academic Center for Excellence, 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.