Apopka High School is in Apopka in northwest Orange County, Florida, United States. The school has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. The school serves grades 9 through 12, and has a preschool with a main teacher and student teachers.
Serving 3,446 students in grades 9-12, Apopka 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 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Apopka High serves the northwest part of its school district in Apopka, FL, covering an area of approximately 99.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 9.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Apopka High School's student population of 3,446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,446 students
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
Year Founded
1885
School Calendar
School Rankings
Apopka High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Apopka High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2789 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
32%
21%
White
25%
34%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Dewey Darter & Daisy Darter
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Apopka High School's ranking?
Apopka High School is ranked #2789 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Apopka High School often compared to?
Apopka High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wekiva High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Apopka High School?
The graduation rate of Apopka High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Apopka High School?
3,446 students attend Apopka High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Apopka High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Apopka High School?
Apopka High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Apopka High School offer ?
Apopka High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Apopka High School part of?
Apopka High School is part of Orange School District.
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