Colonial High School is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, United States. Colonial serves grades 8–12 within the neighborhoods of Azalea Park, Engelwood Park, Rio Pinar, Lake Fredrica, Ventura, Pershing, Vista East, Vista Park and parts of unincorporated Orange County.
Serving 3,389 students in grades 8-12, Colonial 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 17% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 3,389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colonial High School's student population of 3,389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 150 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial High School is 0.42, 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
#3361 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
10%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grenadier
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial High School's ranking?
Colonial High School is ranked #3361 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Colonial High School often compared to?
Colonial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonial High School?
The graduation rate of Colonial High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colonial High School?
3,389 students attend Colonial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Colonial High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial High School?
Colonial High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colonial High School offer ?
Colonial High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial High School part of?
Colonial High School is part of Orange School District.
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