- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Positive Pathways Transition Center
Federal NCES profile for Positive Pathways Transition Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144007536
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Positive Pathways Transition Center earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Positive Pathways Transition Center has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks #9 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Positive Pathways Transition Center grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120144007536 · Orlando, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 12.4:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Positive Pathways Transition Center grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Positive Pathways Transition Center 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 273
Positive Pathways Transition Center
273 students
What this shows Positive Pathways Transition Center reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Positive Pathways Transition Center compares
Positive Pathways Transition Center 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 137 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 11.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Positive Pathways Transition Center is more 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 Positive Pathways Transition Center 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 Positive Pathways Transition Center'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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Positive Pathways Transition Center
How many students attend Positive Pathways Transition Center?
Positive Pathways Transition Center has 273 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Positive Pathways Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Positive Pathways Transition Center is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% 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 Positive Pathways Transition Center?
68.9% of students at Positive Pathways Transition Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Positive Pathways Transition Center?
The largest demographic group at Positive Pathways Transition Center is African American at 44.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Positive Pathways Transition Center?
Positive Pathways Transition Center has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Positive Pathways Transition Center rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Positive Pathways Transition Center ranks #9 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 Positive Pathways Transition Center, 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.