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#2903 of 3,778 schools in FL

Cypress Creek High

High School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1101 BEAR CROSSING DR, Orlando, FL 32824

  • Math 20% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-21.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation29.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism60.8%

Students at Cypress Creek High score 32% 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 Proficiency20%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
45%
2013
ELA
49%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
44%
2024
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (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

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cypress Creek 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,177

Median home value

$354,200

Median rent

$1,759/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

74.4%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
29.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·177 IB enrolled·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
Living Word AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–111.1 mi230Compare →
Ibn Seena AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–111.7 mi346Compare →
Regency Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–101.9 mi166Compare →
Freedom HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–123.1 mi2,513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#196 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

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

About Cypress Creek High

Cypress Creek High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 3,435 students in grades 9th-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,903 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Cypress Creek High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Cypress Creek High School is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, serving students in grades 9 through 12 3. The school operates within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district, which is rated an “A” 1. OCPS offers various specialized educational opportunities, including Magnet Programs that provide hands-on learning in specialized fields and Scholastic Academies designed for enriched, academically focused instruction 1. Students from any county are eligible to apply for these specific programs 1. The district also implements district-wide initiatives, such as the “Let’s Read, OCPS!” reading challenge, which aims to encourage reading for enjoyment and contribute to a goal of 50 million reading minutes 1. Additionally, the district provides resources for families, including information on commencement ceremonies and access to community-based social services 1.
Sources (2)
  1. cypresscreekhs.ocps.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cypress Creek High

What grades does Cypress Creek High serve?

Cypress Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cypress Creek High?

Cypress Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 3,435 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek High?

The student-teacher ratio at Cypress Creek High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cypress Creek High rank in FL?

Cypress Creek High ranks #2,903 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Cypress Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?

Cypress Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Cypress Creek High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cypress Creek High has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cypress Creek High a charter school?

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

Is Cypress Creek High a Title I school?

No, Cypress Creek High is not currently a Title I school.

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

42.1% of students at Cypress Creek 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,435
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
148
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.8%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 32824)
55,282
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
39.3
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 32824; 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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