Below Average
#3167 of 3,778 schools in FL
Dr. Phillips High
High School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6500 TURKEY LAKE RD, Orlando, FL 32819
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 98.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dr. Phillips High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Phillips 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,386
Median home value
$454,000
Median rent
$1,947/mo
College educated
50.5%
Homeownership
55.7%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32819; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 10–12 | 0.7 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Simon Youth Found Acad at Outlet MktplceEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 10–12 | 1.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Florida Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 4,037 | Compare → |
| Olympia HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 8–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,952 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #219 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
Dr. Phillips High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Phillips High
Dr. Phillips High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 3,042 students in grades 8th-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,167 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Phillips High
What grades does Dr. Phillips High serve?
Dr. Phillips High serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Dr. Phillips High?
Dr. Phillips High has an enrollment of approximately 3,042 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Phillips High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Phillips High rank in FL?
Dr. Phillips High ranks #3,167 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dr. Phillips High's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Phillips High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Dr. Phillips High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Phillips High has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Phillips High a charter school?
No, Dr. Phillips High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Phillips High a Title I school?
No, Dr. Phillips High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Phillips High?
42.4% of students at Dr. Phillips 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
- 3,042
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 133
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (407) 355-3200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 98.0%
- Area population (ZIP 32819)
- 28,399
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 32819; 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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