- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orlando, FL
Timber Creek High
Federal NCES profile for Timber Creek High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120144003745
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timber Creek High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #54 of 128
- schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Timber Creek High has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek High ranks #54 of 128 schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Timber Creek High held near 3,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 164.0 → 154.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120144003745 · Orlando, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
3,383 enr · 20.6:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Timber Creek High held near 3,574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 164.0 → 154.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Timber Creek High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- This school
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
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High
3,127 students
What this shows Timber Creek High reports 3,383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timber Creek High compares
Timber Creek High 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 50% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,383 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,383
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 37.3%
African American 9.3%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Timber Creek High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
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 Timber Creek High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timber Creek High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- 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 (~3,383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Timber Creek High
How many students attend Timber Creek High?
Timber Creek High has 3,383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,573 (2022-23) → 3,574 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek High?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek High is 20.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timber Creek High?
25.9% of students at Timber Creek High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timber Creek High?
The largest demographic group at Timber Creek High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timber Creek High?
Timber Creek High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Timber Creek High rank among schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Timber Creek High ranks #54 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 Timber Creek High, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Winter Park High (3,277 students), and Colonial High (3,239 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.