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Charter high school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Orlando Science Middle High Charter

Orlando Science Middle High Charter rates 6.8, above the middle of Orange's high schools, whose 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.
6.8this school

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

#1,581 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 42 high schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

An Orange charter high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,581 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 107 of 259 in Orange.

Orlando Science Middle High Charter is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math79%23 points above the Florida average of 56%Grades 6–8 and high-school course exams · 565 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading88%27 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 6–10 · 1,257 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has held near 84% across the 18-year record (2009–2026).2026 FAST; 54 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
2.8
25% of the rating
Academics
9.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
6.2
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 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 84% (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 32804; 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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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.

The area

Median income
$113,466
Median home value
$498,700
Median rent
$1,717/mo
College educated
61.4%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
39
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
39
Some Transit
Bike Score
40
Somewhat 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
25.9% 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
25.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Orlando Science Middle High Charter among the rated peers.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.

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.

The record

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

Questions families ask

What grades does Orlando Science Middle High Charter serve?

Orlando Science Middle High Charter serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

Orlando Science Middle High Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Orlando Science Middle High Charter is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Orlando Science Middle High Charter rank in FL?

Orlando Science Middle High Charter ranks #1,581 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Orlando Science Middle High Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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 Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Orlando Science Middle High Charter has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Orlando Science Middle High Charter a charter school?

Yes, Orlando Science Middle High Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Orlando Science Middle High Charter a Title I school?

No, Orlando Science Middle High Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Orlando Science Middle High Charter?

25.1% of students at Orlando Science Middle High Charter 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
1,453
Student-teacher ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orange County
4-year graduation
95%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#107 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 32804)
21,076
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
38.5

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

Related reading

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.