Oak Ridge High School is a public high school in Orlando, Florida, established in 1959. The school had been rated a D or F institution by the state starting in 2000. In 2012, the school was awarded a C grade, breaking the low performance streak. In 2013, the school further improved and was awarded a B grade.
Serving 2,553 students in grades 9-12, Oak Ridge 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 13% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,553 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: OAK RIDGE HIGH serves the southwest part of Orlando, FL, covering an area of approximately 29.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Ridge High School's student population of 2,553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,553 students
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge High School is 0.56, 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
#3498 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
38%
Black
44%
21%
White
4%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Forest Green
School Mascot
Little Willie
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Ridge High School's ranking?
Oak Ridge High School is ranked #3498 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oak Ridge High School often compared to?
Oak Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colonial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Oak Ridge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Oak Ridge High School?
2,553 students attend Oak Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Oak Ridge High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Ridge High School?
Oak Ridge High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oak Ridge High School offer ?
Oak Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak Ridge High School part of?
Oak Ridge High School is part of Orange School District.
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