- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147001473
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 25/100 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
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
St. Cloud High School held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+105 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 104.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+105 students YoY 120147001473 · St Cloud, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,596 enr · 25:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
St. Cloud High School held near 2,369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+105 headcount). Teacher FTE held 104.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
St. Cloud High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- This school
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- Osceola High S
Osceola High School
2,345 students
What this shows St. Cloud High School reports 2,596 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. Cloud High School compares
St. Cloud High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,383
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
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.
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
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,681
- 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
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 (~2,596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,264 (2022-23) → 2,369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+105).
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 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 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.
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.