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Apopka High

High School · Orange · Apopka, FL

An Orange high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

555 W MARTIN ST, Apopka, FL 32712

  • Math 19% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 53% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+0.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation31.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism47.1%

Students at Apopka High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency19%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 53% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2013
ELA
52%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
47%
2024
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Apopka High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,755/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Apopka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,264

Median home value

$389,900

Median rent

$1,995/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
31.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Apopka Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privateK–121.8 mi248Compare →
Sheeler High CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.77–122.3 mi316Compare →
Central Florida Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition8.2privatePK–122.7 mi289Compare →
Central Florida Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition8.1privatePK–122.7 mi287Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Orange

Schools in district
275
Rank in district
#180 of 258
District spending per student
$11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Apopka High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Apopka High

Apopka High is a public high school in Apopka, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 3,455 students in grades 8th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,623 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Apopka High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Apopka High School is located in Apopka, within northwest Orange County, Florida 2. The institution has been designated as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence 2. It operates under the Orange County Public Schools district, which holds an “A” rating 1. The district offers Magnet Programs that provide specialized, hands-on learning opportunities, as well as Scholastic Academies designed for enriched academic focus 1. Students from any county are eligible to apply for these specific programs 1. Additionally, the district participates in the “Let’s Read, OCPS!” initiative, a reading challenge scheduled from January 26 to April 30, 2026, aiming to accumulate 50 million minutes of student reading 1.
Sources (2)
  1. apopkahs.ocps.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Apopka High

What grades does Apopka High serve?

Apopka High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Apopka High?

Apopka High has an enrollment of approximately 3,455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Apopka High?

The student-teacher ratio at Apopka High is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Apopka High rank in FL?

Apopka High ranks #2,623 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Apopka High's MySchoolScout rating?

Apopka High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Apopka High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Apopka High has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Apopka High a charter school?

No, Apopka High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Apopka High a Title I school?

No, Apopka High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Apopka High?

43.0% of students at Apopka High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
3,455
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
140
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.1%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 32712)
49,522
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
41.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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