Enrollment
922
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Umatilla, FL
Umatilla High School
Federal NCES profile for Umatilla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120105001105
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Umatilla High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Umatilla · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Umatilla High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Umatilla High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Umatilla High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Umatilla High School
Umatilla High School is a mid-sized high school in Umatilla, Florida, enrolling 922 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.3% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 922 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 841 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #595, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students) and Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students) alongside Umatilla 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 Umatilla High School compares
Umatilla 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$9,989
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Umatilla High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake, which includes Umatilla High School.
$9,989
Per student
-11%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.5%
State 37.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 Umatilla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Umatilla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~922 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Umatilla High School
How many students attend Umatilla High School?
Umatilla High School has 922 students enrolled. It is a high school in Umatilla, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Umatilla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Umatilla High School is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Umatilla High School?
47.3% of students at Umatilla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Umatilla High School?
The largest demographic group at Umatilla High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Umatilla, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Umatilla High School?
Umatilla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Umatilla High School rank among public schools in Umatilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Umatilla High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Umatilla, 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 Umatilla on the city page.
Is Umatilla High School a good school?
Umatilla High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. 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 Lake?
Besides Umatilla High School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.
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