- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Orlando, FL
William R Boone High
Federal NCES profile for William R Boone High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001363
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R Boone High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #6 of 23
- high schools in Orlando · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William R Boone High has class sizes larger than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R Boone High ranks #6 of 23 high schools in Orlando, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
William R Boone High held near 2,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 129.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120144001363 · Orlando, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,650 enr · 20.5:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
William R Boone High held near 2,769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 129.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William R Boone 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
William R Boone High
2,650 students
What this shows William R Boone High reports 2,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R Boone High compares
William R Boone 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,650 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,650
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Florida - lower ratio than 21% 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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
271
in-school suspensions + 191 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 39.0%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, William R Boone High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
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 William R Boone High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winter Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windermere High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R Boone 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 (~2,650 students)
Frequently asked questions about William R Boone High
How many students attend William R Boone High?
William R Boone High has 2,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Orlando, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,780 (2022-23) → 2,769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Boone High?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Boone High is 20.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William R Boone High?
38.3% of students at William R Boone High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R Boone High?
The largest demographic group at William R Boone High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Orlando, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R Boone High?
William R Boone High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 William R Boone High rank among high schools in Orlando?
By Resource Investment Index, William R Boone High ranks #6 of 23 high schools in Orlando, 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 Orlando on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides William R Boone 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.