- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Apopka, FL
Wekiva High
Federal NCES profile for Wekiva High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144005017
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wekiva High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Apopka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wekiva High has class sizes larger than 90% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wekiva High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Apopka, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Wekiva High held near 2,184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 120144005017 · Apopka, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,148 enr · 23.6:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Wekiva High held near 2,184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.0 → 93.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Wekiva 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
Wekiva High
2,148 students
What this shows Wekiva High reports 2,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wekiva High compares
Wekiva 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
$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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 12.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Wekiva High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Wekiva High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wekiva 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 (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wekiva High
How many students attend Wekiva High?
Wekiva High has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Apopka, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,207 (2022-23) → 2,184 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wekiva High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wekiva High is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wekiva High?
57.9% of students at Wekiva High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wekiva High?
The largest demographic group at Wekiva High is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Apopka, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wekiva High?
Wekiva High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Wekiva High rank among high schools in Apopka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wekiva High ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Apopka, 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 Apopka on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Wekiva 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.