- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120192007281
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
University High School held near 2,837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 131.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 120192007281 · Orange City, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,855 enr · 23.8:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Deland High School (2,936 students)
University High School held near 2,837 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 131.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
University High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deland High Sc
Deland High School
2,936 students
- This school
University High School
2,855 students
- Spruce Creek H
Spruce Creek High School
2,576 students
- Mainland High
Mainland High School
1,964 students
- Deltona High S
Deltona High School
1,716 students
- New Smyrna Bea
New Smyrna Beach High School
1,687 students
What this shows University High School reports 2,855 students on the CCD universe file.
How University High School compares
University High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,727
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
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.
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
District finance for Volusia reports $10,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,576
- 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
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 (~2,855 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,901 (2022-23) → 2,837 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
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 31/100 (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 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.
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.