- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Garden, FL
West Orange High
Federal NCES profile for West Orange High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001454
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Orange High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Winter Garden · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Orange High has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Winter Garden, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
West Orange High held near 2,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120144001454 · Winter Garden, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,752 enr · 24.6:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
West Orange High held near 2,792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 110.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Orange 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
West Orange High
2,752 students
What this shows West Orange High reports 2,752 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Orange High compares
West Orange 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,752 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,752
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 12.8%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, West Orange High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 West Orange High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Orange 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 (~2,752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Orange High
How many students attend West Orange High?
West Orange High has 2,752 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Garden, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,816 (2022-23) → 2,792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Orange High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Orange High is 24.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Orange High?
28.2% of students at West Orange High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Orange High?
The largest demographic group at West Orange High is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Winter Garden, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Orange High?
West Orange High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Orange High rank among public schools in Winter Garden?
By Resource Investment Index, West Orange High ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Winter Garden, 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 Winter Garden on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides West Orange 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.