The most improved public high schools in Florida are Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Cutler Bay Senior High School and Samuel W.
Wolfson High School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 1,268
2,961
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,686
Most Improved Public High Schools in Florida (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lorenzo Walker Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Rank Change: +2961
(from 2,997 to 36)
(from 2,997 to 36)
Grades: 9-12
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Rank: #22.
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2713
(from 3,052 to 339)
(from 3,052 to 339)
Grades: 9-12
8601 Sw 212th St
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 235-1581
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 235-1581
Rank: #33.
Samuel W. Wolfson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2641
(from 2,936 to 295)
(from 2,936 to 295)
Grades: 9-12
7000 Powers Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 739-5265
Rank: #44.
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2254
(from 3,030 to 776)
(from 3,030 to 776)
Grades: K-12
1907 Michigan Avenue
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Rank: #55.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2181
(from 2,318 to 137)
(from 2,318 to 137)
Grades: 7-12
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Rank: #66.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2104
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #77.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2079
(from 2,855 to 776)
(from 2,855 to 776)
Grades: 9-12
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Rank: #88.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1853
(from 2,519 to 666)
(from 2,519 to 666)
Grades: PK-12
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #99.
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1768
(from 3,179 to 1,411)
(from 3,179 to 1,411)
Grades: 9-12
3000 E University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 955-6839
Rank: #1010.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1694
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
Grades: 6-12
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #1111.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1686
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
Grades: 1-12
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Rank: #1212.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1639
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Rank: #1313.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1636
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Rank: #1414.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1588
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #1515.
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1586
(from 3,020 to 1,434)
(from 3,020 to 1,434)
Grades: 9-12
14901 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 559-8583
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 559-8583
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Rank: #1818.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1520
(from 3,339 to 1,819)
(from 3,339 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 1,790 to 284)
(from 1,790 to 284)
Grades: K-12
6101 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 3,325 to 1,819)
(from 3,325 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1502
(from 3,009 to 1,507)
(from 3,009 to 1,507)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #2222.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1488
(from 3,307 to 1,819)
(from 3,307 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #2525.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1448
(from 3,267 to 1,819)
(from 3,267 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Rank: #2626.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1444
(from 3,263 to 1,819)
(from 3,263 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Rank: #2727.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1433
(from 3,252 to 1,819)
(from 3,252 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: PK-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Rank: #3030.
Simmons Exceptional Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1397
(from 3,216 to 1,819)
(from 3,216 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Rank: #3131.
Team Success A School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1383
(from 3,201 to 1,818)
(from 3,201 to 1,818)
Grades: K-12
202 13th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 714-7260
Rank: #3232.
Cottondale High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1326
(from 2,447 to 1,121)
(from 2,447 to 1,121)
Grades: 6-12
2680 Levy St
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Cottondale, FL 32431
(850) 482-9821
Rank: #3333.
Duval Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1316
(from 3,135 to 1,819)
(from 3,135 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
7500 Ricker Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Jacksonville, FL 32244
(904) 777-0100
Rank: #3434.
Palm Bay Preparatory Academy 6-12
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1294
(from 2,714 to 1,420)
(from 2,714 to 1,420)
Grades: 6-12
1104 Balboa Ave
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 215-0770
Rank: #3535.
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1268
(from 2,395 to 1,127)
(from 2,395 to 1,127)
Grades: 6-12
2590 W 76th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 362-4006
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 362-4006
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