- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Federal NCES profile for Orlando Science Middle High Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007458Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orlando Science Middle High Charter earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #74 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Orlando Science Middle High Charter has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks #74 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+145 students YoY
Orlando Science Middle High Charter grew from 1,308 students in 2022-23 to 1,453 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+145 students YoY 120144007458 · Orlando, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,591 enr · 23.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Orlando Science Middle High Charter grew from 1,308 students in 2022-23 to 1,453 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
1,591 students
What this shows Orlando Science Middle High Charter reports 1,591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orlando Science Middle High Charter compares
Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 44% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,591
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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 796 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 36.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
White 21.0%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Orlando Science Middle High Charter is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orlando Science Middle High Charter'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 (~1,591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orlando Science Middle High Charter
How many students attend Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter has 1,591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,308 (2022-23) → 1,453 (2023-24), up 145.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
29.1% of students at Orlando Science Middle High Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
The largest demographic group at Orlando Science Middle High Charter is Asian at 36.5% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orlando Science Middle High Charter?
Orlando Science Middle High Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks #74 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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter, 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.