- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kissimmee, FL
Tohopekaliga
Federal NCES profile for Tohopekaliga, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147008622
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tohopekaliga earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #10 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tohopekaliga has class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tohopekaliga ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+142 students YoY
Tohopekaliga grew from 2,748 students in 2022-23 to 2,890 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 125.0 → 138.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+142 students YoY 120147008622 · Kissimmee, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,929 enr · 23.4:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Celebration High School (2,681 students)
Tohopekaliga grew from 2,748 students in 2022-23 to 2,890 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 125.0 → 138.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Tohopekaliga in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
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 Tohopekaliga reports 2,929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tohopekaliga compares
Tohopekaliga 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,929 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,929
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in Florida - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.7%
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
590
in-school suspensions + 309 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 10.5%
African American 10.2%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Tohopekaliga is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Tohopekaliga Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osceola High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tohopekaliga's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~2,929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tohopekaliga
How many students attend Tohopekaliga?
Tohopekaliga has 2,929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,748 (2022-23) → 2,890 (2023-24), up 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tohopekaliga?
The student-teacher ratio at Tohopekaliga is 23.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tohopekaliga?
50.0% of students at Tohopekaliga are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tohopekaliga?
The largest demographic group at Tohopekaliga is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tohopekaliga?
Tohopekaliga has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Tohopekaliga rank among high schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tohopekaliga ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kissimmee on the city page.
What other schools are in Osceola?
Besides Tohopekaliga, Osceola also operates Celebration High School (2,681 students), Harmony High School (2,673 students), and St. Cloud High School (2,596 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.