Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Dora High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Dora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt. Dora High School's student population of 1,204 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Dora High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Dora High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2411 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
10%
21%
White
52%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Dora High School's ranking?
Mt. Dora High School is ranked #2411 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mt. Dora High School often compared to?
Mt. Dora High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eustis High School, Tavares High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Dora High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Dora High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mt. Dora High School?
1,204 students attend Mt. Dora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mt. Dora High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Dora High School?
Mt. Dora High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mt. Dora High School offer ?
Mt. Dora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mt. Dora High School part of?
Mt. Dora High School is part of Lake School District.
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