Orange School District

445 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801-1129
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Orange School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 67 public high schools serving 68,830 students in Orange School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Florida.
Public High Schools in Orange School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Florida public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Public High School in Orange School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Florida average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colonial High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
279 Schools
1,305 Schools
# Students
203,465 Students
993,728 Students
# Teachers
11,438 Teachers
47,622 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Orange School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#45 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Orange  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Orange  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Orange  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Orange  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
# American Indian Students
407 Students
2,757 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,497 Students
29,628 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87,660 Students
341,421 Students
% Hispanic Students
43%
34%
# Black Students
49,552 Students
212,562 Students
% Black Students
24%
22%
# White Students
50,452 Students
370,138 Students
% White Students
25%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
678 Students
1,798 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5,219 Students
35,418 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
3,430
2,336
# Students in K Grade:
13,687
6,756
# Students in 1st Grade:
13,959
7,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,711
7,710
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15,228
7,790
# Students in 4th Grade:
14,937
7,593
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,148
8,731
# Students in 6th Grade:
15,009
20,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
15,683
24,912
# Students in 8th Grade:
16,204
26,779
# Students in 9th Grade:
16,252
231,761
# Students in 10th Grade:
16,605
226,340
# Students in 11th Grade:
15,609
211,252
# Students in 12th Grade:
16,003
203,964
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,731 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,876 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,802 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Orange  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,627 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Orange  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,731
$12,135
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Orange  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,876
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Orange  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Orange School District Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2427 Lynx Ln
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 253-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 1,269 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy High Charter
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1550 E Crown Point Rd
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 656-4673
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Ocvs Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Timber Creek High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 Avalon Park Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(321) 235-7800
Grades: 8-12
| 3,505 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5903 Randolph Ave
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 851-7730
Grades: 9-12
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Ocvs Virtual Franchise
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 2,311 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Nona High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12500 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
(407) 956-8300
Grades: 8-12
| 3,929 students
Rank: #88.
Winter Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Summerfield Rd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 622-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 3,354 students
Rank: #99.
Windermere High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5523 Winter Garden Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 347-0980
Grades: 9-12
| 3,339 students
Rank: #1010.
Pinecrest Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13993 Mailer Blvd
Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 432-5441
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #1111.
Gotha Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9155 Gotha Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 521-2360
Grades: 6-9
| 1,084 students
Rank: #1212.
Esteem Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12301 Warrior Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 521-2358
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Aloma High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
495 N Semoran Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 657-4343
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Montessori High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1644 N Lakewood Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 654-2045
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #1616.
William R Boone High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Kaley St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 893-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,847 students
Rank: #1717.
West Orange High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Beulah Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787
(407) 905-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,700 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 S Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 897-2800
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Juvenile Offenders Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3741 Vision Blvd
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 836-3326
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Amikids Orlando
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1461 S Lake Pleasant Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-5405
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Innovations Middle Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2768 N Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32818
(407) 429-7901
Grades: 6-9
| 185 students
Rank: #2323.
Ocvs Digital Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Silver Star Rd
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3327
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2424.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Cougar Way
Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 482-8700
Grades: 8-12
| 2,575 students
Rank: #2525.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Gear Lake Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 992-0456
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #2626.
Central Florida Leadership Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
427 N Primrose Dr
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 480-2352
Grades: 6-12
| 95 students
Rank: #2727.
Olympia High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 S Apopka Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 905-6400
Grades: 8-12
| 2,878 students
Rank: #2828.
Hospital Homebound
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3909
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: #2929.
Access Charter
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32807
(321) 319-0640
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #3030.
East River High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
650 East River Falcons Way
Orlando, FL 32833
(407) 956-8550
Grades: 9-12
| 2,034 students
Rank: #3131.
Positive Pathways Transition Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6125 N Orange Blossom Trl
Orlando, FL 32810
(407) 992-0599
Grades: K-12
| 178 students
Rank: #3232.
Sheeler High Charter
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
871 E Semoran Blvd
Apopka, FL 32703
(407) 886-1825
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Rank: #3333.
Dr. Phillips High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 355-3200
Grades: 8-12
| 3,223 students
Rank: #3434.
Freedom High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Taft Vineland Rd
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 816-5600
Grades: 8-12
| 2,915 students
Rank: #3535.
Apopka High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 W Martin St
Apopka, FL 32712
(407) 905-5500
Grades: 8-12
| 3,523 students
Show 32 more public schools in Orange School District (out of 67 total schools)
Loading...

Recent Articles

How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
How “Collaborative Reasoning” Could Be the Next Public School Trend
Collaborative reasoning, which encourages independent critical thinking, is growing in popularity amongst public schools. Learn about collaborative reasoning and how it benefits public school classrooms.
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
Understanding ADHD in Children: Signs, Diagnosis, and Support Strategies
This comprehensive article explores the complex nature of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, providing insights into its symptoms, diagnosis process, and effective support strategies. From recognizing early signs to navigating the diagnostic journey, parents will gain valuable knowledge to help their child thrive. Expert insights, real-life examples, and practical tips empower readers to create a supportive environment that meets the unique needs of children with ADHD.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
March 04, 2024
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 279 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 203,465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : 90% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Quick Links