- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange Park, FL
Orange Park High School
Federal NCES profile for Orange Park High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030000323
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Park High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Orange Park · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Park High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Park High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Orange Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Orange Park High School grew from 1,810 students in 2022-23 to 1,926 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.6 → 91.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 120030000323 · Orange Park, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,844 enr · 19.6:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Orange Park High School grew from 1,810 students in 2022-23 to 1,926 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 94.6 → 91.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orange Park High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- This school
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- Fleming Island
Fleming Island High School
1,765 students
What this shows Orange Park High School reports 1,844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Park High School compares
Orange Park 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 76% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,844 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,844
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Florida - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$10,252
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
242
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Orange Park High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Park High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleming Island High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Park High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Park High School
How many students attend Orange Park High School?
Orange Park High School has 1,844 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orange Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,810 (2022-23) → 1,926 (2023-24), up 116.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Park High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Park High School is 19.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Park High School?
91.6% of students at Orange Park High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Park High School?
The largest demographic group at Orange Park High School is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Orange Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Park High School?
Orange Park High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Orange Park High School rank among high schools in Orange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Park High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Orange 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 Orange Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clay?
Besides Orange Park High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Ridgeview High School (1,792 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.