Colonial High School vs. University High School
Should I attend Colonial High School or University High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Colonial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 3,356 students in grades 8-12, Colonial 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 16% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,575 students in grades 8-12, University 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
8-12
8-12
Total Students
3,356 students
2,575 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3310 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2157 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
2
1
Grade 9 Students
953
660
Grade 10 Students
888
658
Grade 11 Students
781
621
Grade 12 Students
732
635
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
74%
56%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
11%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%