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Poinciana High School

High School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL

An Osceola high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2300 S POINCIANA BLVD, Kissimmee, FL 34758

  • Math 24% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 43% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation21.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism42.6%

Students at Poinciana High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency24%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
25%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2013
ELA
34%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
31%
2024
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (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

50.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Poinciana High School 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$67,128

Median home value

$280,000

Median rent

$1,780/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics23sports offered
10 boys'·13 girls'·24 teams (incl. JV)·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
Poinciana Christian Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–120.7 mi371Compare →
Emanuel High School and Technical InstitutePrivate · tuition5.49–121.0 mi100Compare →
Oasis Residential CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated7–122.8 mi17Compare →
Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6PK–123.4 mi62Compare →

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.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#41 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Poinciana High School is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Poinciana High School

Poinciana High School is a public high school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 2,573 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,626 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Poinciana High School

What grades does Poinciana High School serve?

Poinciana High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Poinciana High School?

Poinciana High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Poinciana High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Poinciana High School rank in FL?

Poinciana High School ranks #2,626 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Poinciana High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Poinciana High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Poinciana High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Poinciana High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Poinciana High School a charter school?

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

Is Poinciana High School a Title I school?

No, Poinciana High School is not currently a Title I school.

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

50.2% of students at Poinciana 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
2,573
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
119
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.6%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 34758)
46,521
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
34.6
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.
  • 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 34758; 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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