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#3659 of 3,778 schools in FL
Lake Buena Vista High School
High School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11305 DARYL CARTER PARKWAY, Orlando, FL 32821
- Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 3 AP courses offered
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Lake Buena Vista High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Buena Vista High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,927
Median home value
$300,300
Median rent
$1,782/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32821; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meoros Girls High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–11 | 0.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Florida Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 4,037 | Compare → |
| Dr. Phillips HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 8–12 | 4.7 mi | 3,042 | Compare → |
| Freedom HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 5.0 mi | 2,513 | Compare → |
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.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #251 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
Lake Buena Vista High School is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Buena Vista High School
Lake Buena Vista High School is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 2,006 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,659 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Buena Vista High School
What grades does Lake Buena Vista High School serve?
Lake Buena Vista High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Buena Vista High School?
Lake Buena Vista High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Buena Vista High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Buena Vista High School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Buena Vista High School rank in FL?
Lake Buena Vista High School ranks #3,659 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Buena Vista High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Buena Vista High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Lake Buena Vista High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Buena Vista High School has 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Lake Buena Vista High School a charter school?
No, Lake Buena Vista High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Buena Vista High School a Title I school?
No, Lake Buena Vista High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Buena Vista High School?
34.3% of students at Lake Buena Vista High School 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
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.2%
- Phone
- (407) 315-7940
- Area population (ZIP 32821)
- 21,765
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 32821; 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 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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