- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winter Park, FL
Winter Park High
Federal NCES profile for Winter Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120144001447
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winter Park High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Winter Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winter Park High has class sizes larger than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Park High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Winter Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Winter Park High held near 3,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 154.0 → 155.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-105 students YoY 120144001447 · Winter Park, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,277 enr · 21.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Apopka High (3,446 students)
Winter Park High held near 3,264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-105 headcount). Teacher FTE added 154.0 → 155.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Winter Park 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
- This school
Winter Park High
3,277 students
- Colonial High
Colonial High
3,239 students
- Windermere Hig
Windermere High
3,217 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High
3,127 students
What this shows Winter Park High reports 3,277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winter Park High compares
Winter Park 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,277 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,277
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Florida - lower ratio than 18% 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 9.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Winter Park High is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Winter Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek 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 |
| Cypress Creek High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winter Park 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
- 3,239
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 3,217
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 3,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- 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 (~3,277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winter Park High
How many students attend Winter Park High?
Winter Park High has 3,277 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winter Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,369 (2022-23) → 3,264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-105).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winter Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winter Park High is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winter Park High?
30.4% of students at Winter Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winter Park High?
The largest demographic group at Winter Park High is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Winter Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winter Park High?
Winter Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Winter Park High rank among high schools in Winter Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Winter Park High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange?
Besides Winter Park High, Orange also operates Apopka High (3,446 students), Timber Creek High (3,383 students), and Colonial High (3,239 students). See the Orange district page for the complete list.