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Freedom High

High School · Orange · Orlando, FL

An Orange high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2500 TAFT VINELAND RD, Orlando, FL 32837

  • Math 28% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation57.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$11,656
Chronic Absenteeism51%

Students at Freedom High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency28%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
46%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2013
ELA
61%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2024
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (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

34.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Freedom 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$86,649

Median home value

$365,100

Median rent

$1,905/mo

College educated

40.5%

Homeownership

57.9%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
57.4% 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
Raising Knowledge Academy Inc.Private · tuition6.9privatePK–120.7 mi100Compare →
Regency Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–101.3 mi166Compare →
Ibn Seena AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–112.8 mi346Compare →
Cypress Creek HighEnrollment path unverified4.99–123.1 mi3,435Compare →

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
#193 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

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

About Freedom High

Freedom High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,513 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,839 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freedom High

What grades does Freedom High serve?

Freedom High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Freedom High?

Freedom High has an enrollment of approximately 2,513 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom High is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom High rank in FL?

Freedom High ranks #2,839 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Freedom High's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Freedom High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Freedom High a charter school?

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

Is Freedom High a Title I school?

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

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

34.3% of students at Freedom 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
2,513
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
112
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 32837)
49,889
Area average commute
29.1 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 32837; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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