Enrollment
2,855
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Orange City, FL
University High School
Federal NCES profile for University High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192007281
👥 S:T ratio 5
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Orange City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
University High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orange City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+34% 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
What stands out at University High School
University High School is a large high school in Orange City, Florida, enrolling 2,855 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Florida schools and 34% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% 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 2,855 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students) alongside University 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 University High School compares
University 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,855 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,855
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Florida - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,863
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, University High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes University High School.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How University High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Smyrna Beach High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Next steps
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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 23.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Orange City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University High School?
University High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University High School rank among public schools in Orange City?
By Resource Investment Index, University High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orange City, 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 Orange City on the city page.
Is University High School a good school?
University High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Volusia?
Besides University High School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students), and Mainland High School (1,964 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.
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