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Public high school · Orange · Orlando, Florida

Timber Creek High

Timber Creek High rates 7.0, 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.
7.0this school

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

#1,382 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Orange: 42 high schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

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

Students at Timber Creek High score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

It ranks 1,382 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 91 of 259 in Orange.

Math62%13 points above the Florida average of 49%High-school course exams · 920 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading73%12 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 9–10 · 1,478 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 68% 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
7.2
25% of the rating
Academics
7.2
25% of the rating
College Readiness
9.2
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
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 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 69% (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 32828; 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.
Timber Creek 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
$99,927
Median home value
$403,700
Median rent
$1,830/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
7.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32828; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
22
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
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
44.1% 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
23.8%
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.
  1. Timber Creek Highthis school
    7.0
  2. East River High2.3 mi
    5.9Compare →
  3. Econ River High Charter3.1 mi · charter
    2.8Compare →
  4. Pinecrest Collegiate Academy1.8 mi · charter
    not ratedCompare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Timber Creek High 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.

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 Timber Creek High

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Timber Creek High School is a public high school located in Orlando, Florida, operating within the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) system 2. The school's primary mascot is a wolf, and Marc Wasko serves as the principal 2. As part of OCPS, the school is situated in a district that holds an “A” rating 1. The district offers various specialized educational opportunities, including Magnet Programs that provide hands-on learning in specialized fields and Scholastic Academies designed for enriched, academically focused instruction 1. Students from any county are eligible to apply for these specific programs 1. Additionally, the district participates in 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 collective goal of reading 50 million minutes 1.
Sources (2)
  1. timbercreekhs.ocps.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Timber Creek High serve?

Timber Creek High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Timber Creek High?

Timber Creek High has an enrollment of approximately 3,574 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek High?

The student-teacher ratio at Timber Creek High is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Timber Creek High rank in FL?

Timber Creek High ranks #1,382 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Timber Creek High's MySchoolScout rating?

Timber Creek High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Timber Creek High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Timber Creek High has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Timber Creek High a charter school?

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

Is Timber Creek High a Title I school?

No, Timber Creek High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timber Creek High?

23.8% of students at Timber Creek 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
3,574
Student-teacher ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
154
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Orange County
Phone
(321) 235-7800
4-year graduation
99%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#91 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 32828)
69,937
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
36.5

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

Sources and official links

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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.