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#1526 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
Lake Nona High
High School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12500 NARCOOSSEE RD, Orlando, FL 32832
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 61% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lake Nona High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 60% (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
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lake Nona 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,398
Median home value
$445,700
Median rent
$2,186/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Academy of Arts and SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 915 | Compare → |
| Tohopekaliga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,890 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy Narcoossee High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Acceleration EastEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 8–12 | Not available | 235 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #95 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 Nona High is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Nona High
Lake Nona High is a public high school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 4,546 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,526 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Lake Nona High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Nona High
What grades does Lake Nona High serve?
Lake Nona High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Lake Nona High?
Lake Nona High has an enrollment of approximately 4,546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Nona High is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Nona High rank in FL?
Lake Nona High ranks #1,526 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Lake Nona High's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Nona High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Nona High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Nona High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lake Nona High a charter school?
No, Lake Nona High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Nona High a Title I school?
No, Lake Nona High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lake Nona High?
20.6% of students at Lake Nona 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
- 4,546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 182
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (407) 956-8300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 32832)
- 34,865
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 32832; 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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