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 1,844 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 36% (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 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Orange Park High School serves the northeast part of Orange Park, FL, covering an area of approximately 18.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orange Park High School's student population of 1,844 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,844 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Orange Park 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 Orange Park High School is 0.73, 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
#2467 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange and white
School Mascot
Raider Man
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Park High School's ranking?
Orange Park High School is ranked #2467 out of 3,662 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?
36% 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 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Orange Park High School?
1,844 students attend Orange Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Orange Park High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 20:1, 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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