- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
University High
Federal NCES profile for University High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144002779
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #19 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University High has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #19 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
University High held near 2,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120144002779 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,514 enr · 22.4:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
University High held near 2,561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
University High 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
University High
2,514 students
What this shows University High reports 2,514 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High compares
University 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,514 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,514
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 629 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 210 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 17.5%
African American 11.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, University High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 University High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High'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 (~2,514 students)
Frequently asked questions about University High
How many students attend University High?
University High has 2,514 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,555 (2022-23) → 2,561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High?
The student-teacher ratio at University High is 22.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High?
42.0% of students at University High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High?
The largest demographic group at University High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High?
University High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 University High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, University High ranks #19 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 University High, 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.