Enrollment
2,596
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Cloud, FL
St. Cloud High School
Federal NCES profile for St. Cloud High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147001473
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Cloud High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in St Cloud · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
St. Cloud High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. Cloud High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. Cloud High School
St. Cloud High School is a large high school in St Cloud, Florida, enrolling 2,596 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 40% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,596 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.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #145, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud High School compares
St. Cloud 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,596 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,596
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$9,818
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 147 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 28.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, St. Cloud High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes St. Cloud High School.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 St. Cloud High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. Cloud High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~2,596 students)
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Frequently asked questions about St. Cloud High School
How many students attend St. Cloud High School?
St. Cloud High School has 2,596 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Cloud, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Cloud High School is 25:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Cloud High School?
44.1% of students at St. Cloud High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Cloud High School?
The largest demographic group at St. Cloud High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in St Cloud, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Cloud High School?
St. Cloud High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 St. Cloud High School rank among public schools in St Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Cloud High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Cloud, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Cloud on the city page.
Is St. Cloud High School a good school?
St. Cloud High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Osceola?
Besides St. Cloud High School, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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