Winter Park High School located in Winter Park, Florida, United States is one of nineteen public high schools in Orange County. Winter Park High School is an International Baccalaureate school and delivers Advanced Placement courses.
Serving 3,277 students in grades 9-12, Winter Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,277 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winter Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Winter Park High School's student population of 3,277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Year Founded
1927
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Winter Park High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winter Park High School is 0.67, 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
#1253 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
35%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
45%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Willie The Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winter Park High School's ranking?
Winter Park High School is ranked #1253 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Winter Park High School often compared to?
Winter Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winter Park High School?
The graduation rate of Winter Park High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Winter Park High School?
3,277 students attend Winter Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Winter Park High School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Winter Park High School?
Winter Park High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Winter Park High School offer ?
Winter Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Winter Park High School part of?
Winter Park High School is part of Orange School District.
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