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Professional & Technical High School vs. Orange Technical College

Should you attend Professional & Technical High School or Orange Technical College? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Professional & Technical High School
501 Simpson Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
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9/
10
Top 20%
Orange Technical College
301 W Amelia St
Orlando, FL 32801
Top Rankings

Professional & Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Professional & Technical High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
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School Type
Vocational
Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
533 students
3 students
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Professional & Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Orange Technical College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2009-10 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Professional & Technical High School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Professional & Technical High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Orange Technical College over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Professional & Technical High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Osceola School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#540 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Professional & Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Osceola School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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85%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Professional & Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Osceola School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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85-89%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Professional & Technical High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Osceola School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 20% in FL)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Professional & Technical High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Osceola School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Professional & Technical High School by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
138
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Grade 10 Students
148
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Grade 11 Students
134
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Grade 12 Students
113
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(09-10 School Year Data)
% Asian
2%
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(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Professional & Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Osceola School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Orange Technical College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
67%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Professional & Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Osceola School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Orange Technical College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Black
10%
33%
(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Professional & Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Osceola School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Orange Technical College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
15%
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(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Professional & Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Osceola School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Orange Technical College, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Orange School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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(09-10 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
2%
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(09-10 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Professional & Technical High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Osceola School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.48
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Professional & Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Osceola School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Orange Technical College, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2009-10 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
18%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Professional & Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Osceola School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Orange Technical College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%
(05-06 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Professional & Technical High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Osceola School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Orange Technical College, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Orange School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2005-06 school year.
 
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