East River High School vs. University High School
Should I attend East River 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
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Top Rankings
East River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Diversity
University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Overview
Serving 2,034 students in grades 9-12, East River 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to 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
9-12
8-12
Total Students
2,034 students
2,575 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2494 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)
27%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
547
660
Grade 10 Students
557
658
Grade 11 Students
471
621
Grade 12 Students
459
635
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
44%
56%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
36%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%