Serving 2,575 students in grades 8-12, University 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
University High School's student population of 2,575 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
University 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 University 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
#2157 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
56%
36%
Black
12%
21%
White
20%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University High School's ranking?
University High School is ranked #2157 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of University High School?
The graduation rate of University High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend University High School?
2,575 students attend University High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of University High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University High School?
University High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does University High School offer ?
University High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is University High School part of?
University High School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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