Enrollment
2,855
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 120192007281
University High School — Orange City, FL
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 3
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University High School reports 2,855 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 120.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% above the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 47.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% below the Florida average and 8% below the national baseline. The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 408 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Volusia spends $11,697 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.1% from local sources (property taxes), 34.5% from the state, and 18.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,855 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 8% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,697
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 408 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
259
in-school suspensions + 253 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,855 Top 99% in Florida — larger than 1% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 120.0
Students per teacher 24.2:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 47.7% -8% vs state
NCES ID 120192007281
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.1%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 408:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 259
Out-of-school suspensions 253
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes University High School.
$11,697
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about University High School
How many students attend University High School?
University High School has 2,855 students enrolled. It is a high school in ORANGE CITY, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University High School?
The student-teacher ratio at University High School is 24.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University High School?
47.7% of students at University High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University High School?
The largest demographic group at University High School is White at 46.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in ORANGE CITY, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.