- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
Universal Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Universal Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144007612
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Universal Education Center earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 24
- students enrolled
Universal Education Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Education Center ranks #2 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Universal Education Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+30.8%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120144007612 · Orlando, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 4.8:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Universal Education Center grew from 26 students in 2022-23 to 34 in 2023-24 (+30.8%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Universal Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apopka High
Apopka High
3,446 students
- Timber Creek H
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
- This school 24
Universal Education Center
24 students
What this shows Universal Education Center reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Universal Education Center compares
Universal Education Center 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 | 4.8:1 | ▼ 73% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.8:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4.8:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 2% in Florida - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 33.3%
African American 20.8%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Universal Education Center is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Universal Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Universal Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,383
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~24 students)
Frequently asked questions about Universal Education Center
How many students attend Universal Education Center?
Universal Education Center has 24 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 26 (2022-23) → 34 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Education Center is 4.8:1, which is 73% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 69% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Universal Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 41.7% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Education Center?
Universal Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Universal Education Center rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Education Center ranks #2 of 23 high 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 high schools in Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Universal Education Center, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Winter Park High (3,277 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.