Enrollment
1,844
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030000323
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
94.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Orange Park High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Orange Park High School
Orange Park High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Orange Park, Florida, enrolling 1,844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 461 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 390 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,844 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Orange Park High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Orange Park High School compares
Orange Park High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Orange Park High School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,844 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Orange Park High School a good school?
Orange Park High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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