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#2689 of 3,778 schools in FL
East River High
High School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 EAST RIVER FALCONS WAY, Orlando, FL 32833
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East River High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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
42.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East River High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,277
Median home value
$390,500
Median rent
$1,422/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32833; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 3,574 | Compare → |
| Econ River High CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 7–12 | 2.7 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Collegiate AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.0 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Center Academy - Waterford LakesPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | 5–12 | 4.8 mi | 74 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #188 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
East River High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East River High
East River High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,006 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,689 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East River High
What grades does East River High serve?
East River High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend East River High?
East River High has an enrollment of approximately 2,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East River High?
The student-teacher ratio at East River High is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East River High rank in FL?
East River High ranks #2,689 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is East River High's MySchoolScout rating?
East River High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 East River High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East River High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East River High a charter school?
No, East River High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East River High a Title I school?
No, East River High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East River High?
42.3% of students at East River 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
- 2,006
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (407) 956-8550
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 32833)
- 10,915
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 32833; 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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