Enrollment
2,929
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147008622
👥 S:T ratio 6
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
125.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tohopekaliga compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga is a higher-need, large high school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 2,929 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 89% of Florida schools and 31% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,929 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 141 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (11%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 899 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,929 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Celebration High School (2,681 students) and Harmony High School (2,673 students) alongside Tohopekaliga.
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 Tohopekaliga compares
Tohopekaliga on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Tohopekaliga.
$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 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
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- 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
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 (~2,929 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tohopekaliga
How many students attend Tohopekaliga?
Tohopekaliga has 2,929 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL.
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 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 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.
Is Tohopekaliga a good school?
Tohopekaliga earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 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.
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