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Public high school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Lake Nona High

Lake Nona High rates 7.4, among the strongest high schools in Orange, where the rated median is 5.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Orange median is 5.7.

#1,035 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 42 high schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

An Orange high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

It ranks 1,035 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 66 of 259 in Orange.

Lake Nona High is listed in Orange, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math68%19 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 803 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading72%11 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,181 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2026.2026 FAST; 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
25% of the rating
Academics
7.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Lake Nona High and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Orlando school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
44
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
22
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
50
Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
40.7% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Lake Nona Highthis school
    7.4
  2. Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences2.6 mi · charter
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  3. Tohopekaliga High School4.3 mi
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  4. Mater Academy Narcoossee High School4.4 mi · charter
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Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Lake Nona High.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Lake Nona High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Lake Nona High School is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, within the Orange County Public Schools district 2. The school was established as a relief school for Odyssey Middle School, Cypress Creek High School, and Oak Ridge High School 2. The district is rated an "A" and offers various specialized programs, including Magnet Programs and Scholastic Academies, which provide hands-on learning and enriched academic opportunities 1. Students from any county are encouraged to apply for these specialized programs 1. The district also organizes district-wide initiatives, such as the "Let's Read, OCPS!" reading challenge, which aims to encourage students to read for enjoyment and contribute to a goal of 50 million reading minutes 1.
Sources (2)
  1. lakenonahs.ocps.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,035 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Lake Nona High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lake Nona High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
4,546
Student-teacher ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
182
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Orange County
Phone
(407) 956-8300
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#66 of 259
Schools in district
275
District spending per student
$11,656
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32832)
34,865
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
35.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.