Orange Park High School is a high school located in Orange Park, Florida. It is a part of the Clay County School District. The school opened as a junior-senior high school in Fall 1959, although it went only to 10th grade, so that the first graduating class was not until Spring 1962.
Serving 1,926 students in grades 9-12, Orange Park 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orange Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Orange Park High School's student population of 1,926 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1961
Colors
Orange and white
School Rankings
Orange Park 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 Orange Park High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#2340 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
39%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Raider Man
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Park High School's ranking?
Orange Park High School is ranked #2340 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Orange Park High School often compared to?
Orange Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgeview High School, Oakleaf High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Orange Park High School?
The graduation rate of Orange Park High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Orange Park High School?
1,926 students attend Orange Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Orange Park High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Park High School?
Orange Park High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Orange Park High School offer ?
Orange Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Orange Park High School part of?
Orange Park High School is part of Clay School District.
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