Poinciana High School is located near Campbell in the census-designated area of Poinciana, in Osceola County, Florida. It is part of the Osceola County School District.
Serving 2,573 students in grades 9-12, Poinciana 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poinciana High School's student population of 2,573 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Year Founded
1991
Colors
Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Mascot
Osprey Hawk
School Rankings
Poinciana 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 Poinciana High School is 0.57, 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
#3417 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
61%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
14%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Osprey Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poinciana High School's ranking?
Poinciana High School is ranked #3417 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Poinciana High School often compared to?
Poinciana High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School, Osceola High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poinciana High School?
The graduation rate of Poinciana High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Poinciana High School?
2,573 students attend Poinciana High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Poinciana High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poinciana High School?
Poinciana High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Poinciana High School offer ?
Poinciana High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poinciana High School part of?
Poinciana High School is part of Osceola School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2020
Our school is awesome! We have the most number of CTE classes in the district if I am not mistaken which ranges from Finance, Culinary, Nursing, Digital and Video Technology, etc. The guidance dept is very supportive and encouraging. If you do what is expected from you as a student the teachers are gonna be really lenient with you but if you do the opposite, I'm sorry but you deserve whatever the consequences are. And also we have a student-run bank at our school which pays the head tellers a good amount. I graduated from here and got into top 300 schools. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND MY SCHOOL!!!
2 6/1/2009
PLEASE! Do not send your child to this school. I have had issue after issue with this school. The teachers are just plain awful! I have never seen a school this bad!
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